Kawasaki KL650-B1
Real ownership data from 63 UK KL650-B1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KL650-B1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Controls and cables | user entered | 7.9% |
| Tyres | fail | 5.3% |
| Other | fail | 5.3% |
| Brakes | fail | 5.3% |
| Lights and indicators | prs | 2.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KL650-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 53 | 40,397 mi | 1,183 | 75% |
| 1989 | 6 | 35,245 mi | 561 | 66.67% |
KL650-B1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KL650-B1?
Across 63 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are controls and cables (7.9% of all recorded faults), tyres (5.3% of all recorded faults), other (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KL650-B1?
The median Kawasaki KL650-B1 in the UK has covered 38,012 miles, and typically rides about 902 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 35,532 and 47,222 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KL650-B1 reliable?
73.91% of Kawasaki KL650-B1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 1.41 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 63 Kawasaki KL650-B1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.