KAWASAKI EN 650 DJF
Pass rate over time
The EN 650 DJF's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.0 points since 2021, 90.5% to 84.5%.
What fails on a EN 650 DJF
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
14 | 23 | 2.9× |
| suspension |
|
11 | 18 | 2.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
10 | 16.4 | 1.2× |
| structure and attachments |
|
10 | 16.4 | 1.8× |
| brakes |
|
7 | 11.5 | 0.3× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
4 | 6.6 | 3.9× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 4.9 | 2.3× |
| steering |
|
2 | 3.3 | 0.9× |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects. "vs all bikes" is how often this model's tests record a defect in the group, as a multiple of the all-bike rate.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the EN 650 DJF beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).
Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the EN 650 DJF.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (90.6% pass). Weakest: 2017 (83.7%).
First-time pass rate by the year each bike was first registered (cohorts with ≥ 50 tests). Older cohorts are survivors: the worst examples have already left the road, which tends to lift the earliest years.
KAWASAKI EN 650 DJF FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI EN 650 DJF reliable?
The KAWASAKI EN 650 DJF is more reliable than average for its class: 88.8% of its 554 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1332 of 5426 models.
What does a EN 650 DJF fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 23% of all defects recorded against failed EN 650 DJF tests.