Kawasaki 738 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki 738
84%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 738 (84%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki 738 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.4 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 22,391 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki 738
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- Both front and rear rubber valve stems showing signs of cracking
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
- Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki 738 (84%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.