KAWASAKI EX 650 MLFA
Pass rate over time
The EX 650 MLFA's first-time pass rate has fallen 6.5 points since 2023, 92.7% to 86.2%.
What fails on a EX 650 MLFA
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects | vs all bikes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
16 | 29.1 | 0.8× |
| tyres |
|
11 | 20 | 1.7× |
| structure and attachments |
|
7 | 12.7 | 1.2× |
| brakes |
|
7 | 12.7 | 0.2× |
| suspension |
|
6 | 10.9 | 0.9× |
| steering |
|
4 | 7.3 | 1.2× |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 5.5 | 2.2× |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 1.8 | 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 EX 650 MLFA 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 EX 650 MLFA.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2021 (90.7% pass). Weakest: 2020 (90.0%).
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 EX 650 MLFA FAQ
Is the KAWASAKI EX 650 MLFA reliable?
The KAWASAKI EX 650 MLFA is more reliable than average for its class: 90.1% of its 593 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #919 of 5426 models.
What does a EX 650 MLFA fail its MOT on most?
lamps and reflectors — 29% of all defects recorded against failed EX 650 MLFA tests.