Kawasaki KLX650-C1
Real ownership data from 245 UK KLX650-C1 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KLX650-C1 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | fail | 20% |
| Brakes | fail | 7.1% |
| Other | fail | 5.3% |
| Suspension | fail | 3.5% |
| Exhaust and emissions | user entered | 2.4% |
| Tyres | major | 2.4% |
| Fluid leaks | user entered | 1.8% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 1.2% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KLX650-C1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 6 | 15,844 mi | 326 | 75% |
| 1995 | 42 | 20,768 mi | 734 | 81.48% |
| 1994 | 93 | 21,330 mi | 216 | 76.6% |
| 1993 | 99 | 21,888 mi | 340 | 86.49% |
KLX650-C1 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KLX650-C1?
Across 245 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (20% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.1% of all recorded faults), other (5.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KLX650-C1?
The median Kawasaki KLX650-C1 in the UK has covered 21,478 miles, and typically rides about 340 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 13,997 and 26,126 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KLX650-C1 reliable?
80.79% of Kawasaki KLX650-C1 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.99 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 245 Kawasaki KLX650-C1 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.