Kawasaki KLX650
Real ownership data from 290 UK KLX650 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLX650 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Chain and sprockets | user entered | 10.5% |
| Tyres | major | 9.2% |
| Brakes | fail | 8.5% |
| Other | prs | 7.8% |
| Exhaust and emissions | fail | 5.8% |
| Fluid leaks | fail | 4.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 4.1% |
| Electrical | major | 4.1% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is controls and cables.
KLX650 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14 | 22,898 mi | 361 | 77.32% |
| 2002 | 6 | 22,065 mi | 498 | 77.14% |
| 1998 | 5 | 10,204 mi | 292 | 85.19% |
| 1997 | 8 | 16,500 mi | 315 | 81.25% |
| 1996 | 30 | 17,807 mi | 446 | 86.16% |
| 1995 | 60 | 19,928 mi | 438 | 75.77% |
| 1994 | 72 | 18,580 mi | 386 | 80.9% |
| 1993 | 73 | 21,060 mi | 304 | 74.26% |
KLX650 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLX650?
Across 290 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are chain and sprockets (10.5% of all recorded faults), tyres (9.2% of all recorded faults), brakes (8.5% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLX650?
The median Kawasaki KLX650 in the UK has covered 19,086 miles, and typically rides about 384 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,288 and 26,198 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLX650 reliable?
78.65% of Kawasaki KLX650 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.14 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 290 Kawasaki KLX650 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.