MOT reliability
Kawasaki Zx650
3 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
95%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Zx650 vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Zx650 has an overall 95% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 39,322 miles.
3
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
508
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Zx650 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Zx650 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering50%
Kawasaki Zx650 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Zx650 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Zx650 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- advise check of rear brake pedal mount (1 times)
- advise a brake service (1 times)
- Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Zx650 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 15 | 93% | 32,594 |
| 1978 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 52,780 |
Kawasaki Zx650 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Zx650 vehicles in our MOT data,
95% pass the MOT (a 5% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Zx650 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g); Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Zx650 in our data has covered around
39,322 miles.
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