Kawasaki Kle 650 Fhfa Special Edition (2017)
2017 Kawasaki Kle 650 Fhfa Special Edition
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2017 Kawasaki Kle 650 Fhfa Special Edition. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This Kawasaki is a genuinely reliable bike—a 92% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 9.4% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. The petrol model holds steady at 91.7%, suggesting consistent engineering across the range.
These bikes are ridden conservatively, with a median mileage of just 10,103 miles for a seven-year-old machine, indicating owners treat them as weekend warriors rather than commuters. The 0.37 average failures per test and 2.1 advisories per vehicle suggest routine wear items are the main concern—grab a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, chains, and suspension, as these typically drive the minor issues.
What to check before buying a 2017 Kawasaki Kle 650 Fhfa Special Edition
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 133 | 91.7% | 0.38 |
| Other (4%) | 5 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Kawasaki Kle 650 Fhfa Special Edition vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Kawasaki Kle 650 Fhfa Special Edition vehicles fall between 6,345 and 14,341 miles.
2017 Kawasaki Kle 650 Fhfa Special Edition — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 86% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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