Kawasaki Spectre 550 vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Spectre 550
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Spectre 550 (67%) 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 Spectre 550 | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.3 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 34,536 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Spectre 550
- Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
- Nail in rear tyre
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 Spectre 550 (67%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki Spectre 550 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.