KAWASAKI KLE 650 FJF

649cc Petrol Class 2

#1024 of 5426 overall #125 of 592 KAWASAKIs #627 of 2787 other bikes

89.8%

first-time pass rate

5.0%

failed outright

9,718

median miles at test

765

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate over time

first-time pass rate by test year · 2020–2025

The KLE 650 FJF's first-time pass rate has fallen 5.1 points since 2020, 97.0% to 91.9%.

Pass rate by mileage

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

A low-mileage KLE 650 FJF passes first time 92.9% of the time; by 20k that's 88.9%.

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 KLE 650 FJF

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects	vs all bikes
lamps and reflectors	17	28.8	1.2×
structure and attachments	11	18.6	1.5×
tyres	11	18.6	1.7×
brakes	11	18.6	0.3×
steering	3	5.1	0.9×
suspension	3	5.1	0.5×
audible warning (Horn)	2	3.4	1.4×
Identification of the vehicle	1	1.7	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 KLE 650 FJF 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 KLE 650 FJF.

Pass rate by registration year

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

Best year to buy used: 2017 (91.6% pass). Weakest: 2018 (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 KLE 650 FJF FAQ

answers computed from the data above · terms in the glossary

Is the KAWASAKI KLE 650 FJF reliable?

The KAWASAKI KLE 650 FJF is more reliable than average for its class: 89.8% of its 765 MOT tests (2005–2025) passed first time, against a class average of 84.9%. That ranks it #1024 of 5426 models.

What does a KLE 650 FJF fail its MOT on most?

lamps and reflectors — 29% of all defects recorded against failed KLE 650 FJF tests.

How many miles will a KLE 650 FJF last?

The median KLE 650 FJF shows 9,718 miles at test, and examples around 20k miles still pass 88.9% of the time — mileage alone rarely kills one.