KAWASAKI EN 650 DKF
Pass rate over time
The EN 650 DKF's first-time pass rate has fallen 4.1 points since 2021, 87.9% to 83.8%.
What fails on a EN 650 DKF
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
28 | 38.9 | 1.8× |
| tyres |
|
11 | 15.3 | 2.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
10 | 13.9 | 2.5× |
| brakes |
|
9 | 12.5 | 0.3× |
| suspension |
|
9 | 12.5 | 2.0× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
4 | 5.6 | 3.2× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.4 | 1.0× |
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 DKF beats 3 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 DKF.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2018 (85.8% pass). Weakest: 2018 (85.8%).
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 DKF FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI EN 650 DKF reliable?
The KAWASAKI EN 650 DKF is about average for its class: 86.0% of its 535 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #2196 of 5426 models.
What does a EN 650 DKF fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 39% of all defects recorded against failed EN 650 DKF tests.