Kawasaki KL 600-A1
Real ownership data from 270 UK KL 600-A1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL 600-A1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.5% |
| Brakes | fail | 6.8% |
| Other | major | 6.2% |
| Suspension | major | 4.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 3.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | major | 3.7% |
| Electrical | fail | 3.1% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 3.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KL 600-A1 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 5 | 20,341 mi | 889 | 87.5% |
| 1985 | 69 | 28,989 mi | 304 | 78.57% |
| 1984 | 191 | 21,703 mi | 463 | 78.38% |
KL 600-A1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL 600-A1?
Across 270 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.5% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.8% of all recorded faults), other (6.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL 600-A1?
The median Kawasaki KL 600-A1 in the UK has covered 23,628 miles, and typically rides about 500 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 15,808 and 31,736 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL 600-A1 reliable?
76.72% of Kawasaki KL 600-A1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.2 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 270 Kawasaki KL 600-A1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.