Kawasaki Estrella vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Estrella
84%
MOT pass rate · 24 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Estrella (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 Estrella | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 84% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 16% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.5 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 3% |
| Average mileage | 24,364 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 24 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Estrella
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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 Estrella (84%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Estrella report Full Kawasaki Unknown report Most reliable cars
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.