Kawasaki KL 600B2
Real ownership data from 187 UK KL 600B2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL 600B2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 15.8% |
| Brakes | major | 6.2% |
| Wheels | fail | 5.5% |
| Other | user entered | 4.8% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.7% |
| Fuel system | fail | 2.7% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 2.7% |
| Frame and structure | fail | 2.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is chain and sprockets.
KL 600B2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 49 | 24,315 mi | 244 | 83.87% |
| 1986 | 134 | 31,322 mi | 310 | 72.31% |
KL 600B2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL 600B2?
Across 187 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (15.8% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.2% of all recorded faults), wheels (5.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL 600B2?
The median Kawasaki KL 600B2 in the UK has covered 25,970 miles, and typically rides about 284 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 21,060 and 38,350 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL 600B2 reliable?
76.04% of Kawasaki KL 600B2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.25 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 187 Kawasaki KL 600B2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.