Kawasaki K8 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki K8
88%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki K8 (88%) 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 K8 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 88% ✓ | 85% |
| MOT failure rate | 12% ✓ | 15% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 20,825 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki K8
- Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear indicator / grab rail frame mounting points (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both discs (3.2.A1l)
- Front indicator lamp mounting rubbers worn
- both front fork legs slight pitting
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Headlamp aim not tested Due to lamp being insecure (4.1.2 (b))
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 K8 (88%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki K8 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.