Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf
MotorcycleFrom 490 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, a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre and brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 5 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 | 5 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 4 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 3 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| a wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 90.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Er 650 Hjfs tested had between 4,457 and 20,918 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,866 median miles, the Er 650 Hjf has 0.092 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 Er 650 Hjf MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 490 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 5 failures. Other common issues include a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Er 650 Hjf is 10,866 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 4,457 and 20,918 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.