Kawasaki Ex 650 Kjf
MotorcycleFrom 304 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, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 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 | 8 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 2 |
| exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps | 2 |
| a headlamp missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 90.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ex 650 Kjfs tested had between 6,047 and 14,269 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 8,711 median miles, the Ex 650 Kjf has 0.102 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 Ex 650 Kjf MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Ex 650 Kjf has a 91.1% MOT pass rate based on 304 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Ex 650 Kjf?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Ex 650 Kjf is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Ex 650 Kjf at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Ex 650 Kjf is 8,711 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,047 and 14,269 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.