MOT reliability
Kawasaki 398
3 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki 398 vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 398 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,310 miles.
3
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
792
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 398 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 398 MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Steering38%
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Lamps & electrical12%
Kawasaki 398 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki 398 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 398 MOT tests:
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Handlebar handgrip missing (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
Kawasaki 398 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 21,550 |
| 1986 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 27,898 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,483 |
Kawasaki 398 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki 398 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 398 MOT issues are:
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b); Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki 398 in our data has covered around
19,310 miles.
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