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Kawasaki Kx450jlf vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Kawasaki Kx450jlf
100%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kx450jlf (100%) 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 Kx450jlf Kawasaki Unknown
MOT pass rate 100% 85%
MOT failure rate 0% 15%
Faults & advisories per test 1.5 0.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% 3%
Average mileage 19,921 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 151,652

Most common faults

Kawasaki Kx450jlf

  1. day time use only
  2. Lights Not fitted At Time Of Test - Daytime Use Only
  3. Chain guard missing
  4. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
  5. no usable lighting fitted at time of test

Kawasaki Unknown

  1. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  2. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kx450jlf (100%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Kawasaki Kx450jlf 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.