Kawasaki K2 1100 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki K2 1100
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki K2 1100 (60%) 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 K2 1100 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 16,866 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki K2 1100
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a)
- Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
- Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
- 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 K2 1100 (60%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki K2 1100 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.