Kawasaki Kzt1300a vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Kzt1300a
60%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Kzt1300a (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 Kzt1300a | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 60% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 40% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 12,388 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Kzt1300a
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
- Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
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 Kzt1300a (60%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Kzt1300a 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.