KAWASAKI EX 650 KKFA

649cc Petrol Class 2

#823 of 5426 overall #92 of 592 KAWASAKIs #502 of 2787 other bikes

90.4%

first-time pass rate

5.4%

failed outright

5,528

median miles at test

1,205

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2022–2025

The EX 650 KKFA's first-time pass rate has held steady since 2022 (90.2% → 90.8%).

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage EX 650 KKFA passes first time 90.9% of the time; by 20k that's 83.0%.

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 KKFA

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	31	30.4	1.3×
structure and attachments	26	25.5	2.5×
brakes	20	19.6	0.3×
tyres	16	15.7	1.8×
Identification of the vehicle	5	4.9	1.8×
suspension	2	2	0.2×
wheels	2	2	1.4×

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

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the EX 650 KKFA 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 KKFA.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2020 (92.7% pass). Weakest: 2019 (89.4%).

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 KKFA FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI EX 650 KKFA reliable?

The KAWASAKI EX 650 KKFA is more reliable than average for its class: 90.4% of its 1,205 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #823 of 5426 models.

What does a EX 650 KKFA fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 30% of all defects recorded against failed EX 650 KKFA tests.

What is the best year of EX 650 KKFA to buy used?

By first-time pass rate, 2020-registered examples do best (92.7%) and 2019 worst (89.4%). Condition and history still trump the year.

How many miles will a EX 650 KKFA last?

The median EX 650 KKFA shows 5,528 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 83.0% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.