MOT reliability
Kawasaki 1
6 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki 1 vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 1 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,090 miles.
6
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
982
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 1 MOT tests:
-
Other86%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
-
Brakes4%
-
Visibility4%
-
Steering2%
Kawasaki 1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki 1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 1 MOT tests:
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- LH tail light bulb U/S (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Kawasaki 1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 14,562 |
| 2002 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 29,042 |
| 1999 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 21,220 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 20,768 |
| 1990 | 1 | 17 | 100% | 33,576 |
| 1981 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 25,373 |
Kawasaki 1 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki 1 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 1 MOT issues are:
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki 1 in our data has covered around
24,090 miles.
Compare the Kawasaki 1
See how the Kawasaki 1 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Kawasaki 1
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Kawasaki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks