Kawasaki W650 MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

5.4 points above the fleet average of 86.5%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Kawasaki W650 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements27.3%

   6 occurrences

2. 2.Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements13.6%

   3 occurrences

3. 3.Projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.1%

   2 occurrences

4. 4.A lamp missing or inoperative9.1%

   2 occurrences

5. 5.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements9.1%

   2 occurrences

6. 6.Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar9.1%

   2 occurrences

7. 7.Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake9.1%

   2 occurrences

8. 8.Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock9.1%

   2 occurrences

9. 9.Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap4.5%

   1 occurrences

10. 10.Abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel4.5%

    1 occurrences

11. 11.Reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear4.5%

    1 occurrences

12. 12.Fuel tank, pipe or hose insecure4.5%

    1 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Kawasaki W650 tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements5.0%

   33 tests

2. 2.Exhaust noise levels in excess of those permitted3.2%

   21 tests

3. 3.Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution2.0%

   13 tests

4. 4.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.4%

   9 tests

5. 5.Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm1.2%

   8 tests

6. 6.A transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn1.1%

   7 tests

7. 7.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.8%

   5 tests

8. 8.A wheel bearing with excessive play0.8%

   5 tests

What gets tested

The W650 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

22,450

Test classes

class 2: 654

Compare within the range

Other Kawasaki motorcycles

• Kawasaki ZX89.7%
• Kawasaki ZR88.3%
• Kawasaki EX84.4%
• Kawasaki ER87.2%
• Kawasaki ZX-6R81.4% raw
• Kawasaki KLE87.5%
• All Kawasaki motorcycles

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Kawasaki W650?

91.9% unadjusted, from 654 DVSA tests. The average across all motorcycles is 86.5%.

What does a Kawasaki W650 fail its MOT on?

"Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements" is recorded in 27.3% of failed Kawasaki W650 tests, followed by "Number plate does not conform to the specified requirements" (13.6%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Kawasaki W650 usually have at its MOT?

22,450 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Motorcycle mileages are low and vary enormously with use; a commuter bike and a weekend bike of the same age can differ by a factor of ten.