CarVerify

Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa car check

Is the Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa reliable? We analysed 844 real MOT tests across 299 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 844 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
5,283mi
Annual Mileage
975mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa Number Plates

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

Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.9%
2021
90.8%
2020

Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick 4

Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
399 mi/yr
Typical
975 mi/yr
Average
1,769 mi/yr
Heavy usage
2,164 mi/yr

Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 198 92.9% 3,631 5,780 9,358
2020 610 90.8% 3,230 5,091 9,274

How Long Does a Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa Last?

Based on 299 Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa Mileage Distribution

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

Median
5,283 mi
75th Percentile
9,298 mi
95th Percentile
19,858 mi
Max Recorded
49,127 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa

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

Best year
2021

92.9% MOT pass rate from 198 tests

Year to avoid
2020

90.8% MOT pass rate from 610 tests

The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.9% across 198 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa THIS CAR 91.2% 844 5,283 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
Suzuki GS250 78.9% 1,187 25,258 mi 46 yrs

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

Found a Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa

Should you buy a used Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa?

The Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 844 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 Ex 650 Mlfa 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 Ex 650 Mlfa owner drives around 975 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 Ex 650 Mlfa — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa reliable?
Based on 844 MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa do per year?
The typical Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa does around 975 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa?
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 Ex 650 Mlfa?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Kawasaki Ex 650 Mlfa is 2021 with a 92.9% pass rate across 198 tests.