Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI KLX650-C1
651cc
Petrol
Class 2
80.6%
first-time pass rate
9.4%
failed outright
16,028
median miles at test
139
MOT tests, 2005–2025
Pass rate by mileage
how the KLX650-C1's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%
A low-mileage KLX650-C1 passes first time 83.3% of the time; by 20k that's 75.6%.
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 KLX650-C1
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
20 | 48.8 |
| steering and suspension |
|
8 | 19.5 |
| brakes |
|
7 | 17.1 |
| reg plates and vin |
|
3 | 7.3 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 2.4 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 2.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
1 | 2.4 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.