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Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED reliable? We analysed 854 real MOT tests across 149 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 854 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.1%
Typical Mileage
7,700mi
Annual Mileage
832mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED.

Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.2%
2018
91.4%
2017

Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 4
Valve stem seriously damaged 2
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick Fr. Pads 1

Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
295 mi/yr
Typical
832 mi/yr
Average
1,345 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,816 mi/yr

Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2018 102 88.2% 4,463 6,822 12,358
2017 725 91.4% 3,592 8,098 14,337

How Long Does a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED Last?

Based on 149 Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.9 years
Median
7.0 years

Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
7,700 mi
75th Percentile
13,596 mi
95th Percentile
24,443 mi
Max Recorded
45,931 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2017

91.4% MOT pass rate from 725 tests

Year to avoid
2018

88.2% MOT pass rate from 102 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.4% across 725 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED THIS CAR 91.1% 854 7,700 mi — yrs
Kawasaki ZX-6R 81.7% 204,826 19,965 mi 31 yrs
Kawasaki ZX-9R 83.7% 103,150 22,736 mi 32 yrs
Kawasaki ER5 81.2% 65,763 22,023 mi 30 yrs
Volkswagen Caravelle SE TDI S-a 86.6% 674 39,973 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED?

The Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 854 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED owner drives around 832 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED reliable?
Based on 854 MOT tests, the Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED has a 91.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED do per year?
The typical Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED does around 832 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki En 650 Dhfa Abs Special ED is 2017 with a 91.4% pass rate across 725 tests.