Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf car check
Is the Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf reliable? We analysed 1,006 real MOT tests across 117 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf.
Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 368 | 84.8% | 10,529 | 18,202 | 26,511 |
| 2012 | 599 | 89.3% | 9,496 | 15,966 | 23,169 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf Last?
Based on 117 Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.3% MOT pass rate from 599 tests
84.8% MOT pass rate from 368 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf is 2012, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.3% across 599 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf THIS CAR | 87.9% | 1,006 | 16,326 mi | 14 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 Griffin | 90.5% | 824 | 21,868 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.9% across 1,006 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 5 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 Kle 650 Ccf 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 Kle 650 Ccf owner drives around 1,401 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.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki Kle 650 Ccf models stay on UK roads for around 14 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.