KAWASAKI VERSYS 650
Pass rate by mileage
A low-mileage VERSYS 650 passes first time 89.3% of the time; by 30k that's 75.0%.
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 VERSYS 650
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| brakes |
|
9 | 32.1 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
6 | 21.4 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
3 | 10.7 |
| suspension |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| tyres |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
2 | 7.1 |
| steering |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| drive system |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| body and structure |
|
1 | 3.6 |
| steering and suspension |
|
1 | 3.6 |
Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.
How rivals compare
On first-time pass rate the VERSYS 650 beats 0 of its 2 closest rivals (TRIUMPH TIGER 800, YAMAHA XT 660 Z TENERE).
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 VERSYS 650.
Pass rate by registration year
Best year to buy used: 2010 (86.2% pass). Weakest: 2007 (81.8%).
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.