KAWASAKI EN 650 DLFA
Pass rate over time
The EN 650 DLFA's first-time pass rate has risen 2.7 points since 2023, 87.3% to 90.0%.
What fails on a EN 650 DLFA
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tyres |
|
14 | 27.5 | 3.2× |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
11 | 21.6 | 0.8× |
| structure and attachments |
|
9 | 17.6 | 2.0× |
| brakes |
|
7 | 13.7 | 0.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
5 | 9.8 | 3.7× |
| suspension |
|
3 | 5.9 | 0.7× |
| steering |
|
2 | 3.9 | 0.4× |
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 DLFA 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 DLFA.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2019 (94.4% pass). Weakest: 2020 (89.0%).
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 DLFA FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI EN 650 DLFA reliable?
The KAWASAKI EN 650 DLFA is more reliable than average for its class: 90.1% of its 588 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #919 of 5426 models.
What does a EN 650 DLFA fail its MOT on most?
tyres — 27% of all defects recorded against failed EN 650 DLFA tests.