Kawasaki Ltd 450 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Ltd 450
75%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Ltd 450 (75%) 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 Ltd 450 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 14,950 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Ltd 450
- Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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 Ltd 450 (75%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Ltd 450 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.