Kawasaki KL 600-B1
Real ownership data from 722 UK KL 600-B1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL 600-B1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 14.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 10.2% |
| Suspension | fail | 7.6% |
| Tyres | fail | 4.5% |
| Other | fail | 3.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 1.6% |
| Electrical | fail | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KL 600-B1 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 | 69 | 20,318 mi | 224 | 78.26% |
| 1985 | 647 | 30,172 mi | 404 | 73.09% |
KL 600-B1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL 600-B1?
Across 722 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (14.3% of all recorded faults), brakes (10.2% of all recorded faults), suspension (7.6% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL 600-B1?
The median Kawasaki KL 600-B1 in the UK has covered 29,793 miles, and typically rides about 396 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 20,114 and 40,175 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL 600-B1 reliable?
73.63% of Kawasaki KL 600-B1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.98 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 722 Kawasaki KL 600-B1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.