KAWASAKI EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION

649cc Petrol Class 2

#1145 of 5426 overall #137 of 592 KAWASAKIs #697 of 2787 other bikes

89.4%

first-time pass rate

5.1%

failed outright

6,466

median miles at test

988

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2021–2025

The EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION's first-time pass rate has fallen 1.6 points since 2021, 89.2% to 87.6%.

Pass rate by mileage

how the EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION passes first time 92.0% of the time; by 20k that's 83.8%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	26	27.1	1.3×
structure and attachments	25	26	2.7×
tyres	16	16.7	2.4×
brakes	13	13.5	0.3×
Identification of the vehicle	9	9.4	3.9×
wheels	3	3.1	5.1×
steering	2	2.1	0.5×
suspension	1	1	0.1×
audible warning (Horn)	1	1	0.6×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION beats 4 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests HONDA VFR800 FI 86.7% pass · 89.4k tests

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 EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION.

Pass rate by registration year

how each model-year cohort fares · registration year from first use date

Best year to buy used: 2019 (93.8% pass). Weakest: 2017 (88.5%).

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 EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION reliable?

The KAWASAKI EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION is more reliable than average for its class: 89.4% of its 988 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1145 of 5426 models.

What does a EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 27% of all defects recorded against failed EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION tests.

What is the best year of EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2019-registered examples do best (93.8%) and 2017 worst (88.5%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION last?

The median EX 650 KJFA KRT EDITION shows 6,466 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 83.8% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.