Kawasaki El vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki El
84%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki El (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 El | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.2 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 21,577 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki El
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
- Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))
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 El (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.