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Kawasaki Er 650 Klf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Kawasaki Er 650 Klf reliable? We analysed 294 real MOT tests across 109 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 294 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.8%
Typical Mileage
7,330mi
Annual Mileage
1,274mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Kawasaki Er 650 Klf is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Er 650 Klf.

Kawasaki Er 650 Klf Number Plates

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

Kawasaki Er 650 Klf MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.1%
2021
91.7%
2020

Kawasaki Er 650 Klf Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1

Kawasaki Er 650 Klf Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
412 mi/yr
Typical
1,274 mi/yr
Average
2,041 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,781 mi/yr

Kawasaki Er 650 Klf MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 79 91.1% 3,960 7,070 12,820
2020 206 91.7% 3,826 7,539 13,995

How Long Does a Kawasaki Er 650 Klf Last?

Based on 109 Kawasaki Er 650 Klf vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Kawasaki Er 650 Klf Mileage Distribution

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

Median
7,330 mi
75th Percentile
13,910 mi
95th Percentile
25,723 mi
Max Recorded
36,907 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Er 650 Klf

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

Best year
2020

91.7% MOT pass rate from 206 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.1% MOT pass rate from 79 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Er 650 Klf is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.7% across 206 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kawasaki Er 650 Klf Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki Er 650 Klf THIS CAR 91.8% 294 7,330 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
Vauxhall Crossland X Sport Nav Premium 86.7% 570 29,617 mi — yrs

Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Er 650 Klf outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Kawasaki Er 650 Klf?

The Kawasaki Er 650 Klf has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 294 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 Er 650 Klf 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 Er 650 Klf owner drives around 1,274 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 Er 650 Klf — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Er 650 Klf reliable?
Based on 294 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er 650 Klf has a 91.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Er 650 Klf?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Er 650 Klf do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Er 650 Klf does around 1,274 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Er 650 Klf last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Er 650 Klf?
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 Er 650 Klf?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Er 650 Klf is 2020 with a 91.7% pass rate across 206 tests.