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Kawasaki En 650 Djf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki En 650 Djf reliable? We analysed 706 real MOT tests across 136 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 706 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
6,856mi
Annual Mileage
716mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki En 650 Djf 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 Djf.

Kawasaki En 650 Djf Number Plates

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

Kawasaki En 650 Djf MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.5%
2018
86.8%
2017

Kawasaki En 650 Djf Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Valve stem seriously damaged 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 3
Brake disc fractured Small crack on out edge 1

Kawasaki En 650 Djf Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
250 mi/yr
Typical
716 mi/yr
Average
1,255 mi/yr
Heavy usage
1,839 mi/yr

Kawasaki En 650 Djf MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2018 518 91.5% 3,218 6,387 11,030
2017 159 86.8% 3,670 7,820 13,679

How Long Does a Kawasaki En 650 Djf Last?

Based on 136 Kawasaki En 650 Djf vehicles on UK roads.

Average
6.6 years
Median
7.0 years

Kawasaki En 650 Djf Mileage Distribution

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

Median
6,856 mi
75th Percentile
11,582 mi
95th Percentile
22,144 mi
Max Recorded
42,594 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki En 650 Djf

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

Best year
2018

91.5% MOT pass rate from 518 tests

Year to avoid
2017

86.8% MOT pass rate from 159 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki En 650 Djf is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 518 tests. The 2017 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — 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 Djf 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 Djf THIS CAR 90.5% 706 6,856 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
Land Rover Disco-y Sport Luxury Hse TD4 A 92.2% 591 68,421 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 Djf outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki En 650 Djf?

The Kawasaki En 650 Djf has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 706 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 Djf 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 Djf owner drives around 716 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 Djf — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki En 650 Djf reliable?
Based on 706 MOT tests, the Kawasaki En 650 Djf has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki En 650 Djf?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki En 650 Djf do per year?
The typical Kawasaki En 650 Djf does around 716 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki En 650 Djf last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki En 650 Djf?
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 Djf?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki En 650 Djf is 2018 with a 91.5% pass rate across 518 tests.