Kawasaki Ex 650 Kkfa
MotorcycleFrom 477 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
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 reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. 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 | 5 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 4 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 3 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley so loose or worn it is likely to fail | 2 |
| lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 95% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2019 | 90.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a footrest missing or insecure |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ex 650 Kkfas tested had between 3,872 and 9,557 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 6,014 median miles, the Ex 650 Kkfa has 0.14 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 Kkfa MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Ex 650 Kkfa has a 91.6% MOT pass rate based on 477 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Ex 650 Kkfa?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Ex 650 Kkfa 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 Ex 650 Kkfa at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Ex 650 Kkfa is 6,014 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 3,872 and 9,557 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.