Kawasaki En 650 Dlf
MotorcycleFrom 200 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and a transmission belt or chain excessively tight. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 1 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
| a lamp missing or inoperative | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 91.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all En 650 Dlfs tested had between 3,577 and 9,047 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,131 median miles, the En 650 Dlf has 0.155 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki En 650 Dlf MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki En 650 Dlf has a 90.5% MOT pass rate based on 200 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki En 650 Dlf?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki En 650 Dlf is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki En 650 Dlf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki En 650 Dlf is 6,131 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,577 and 9,047 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.