MOT reliability
Kawasaki 450
8 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki 450 vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 450 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,050 miles.
8
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
1,012
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 450 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 450 MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Steering30%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Brakes2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki 450 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 40% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki 450 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 450 MOT tests:
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (7 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Swinging arm rusty (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
Kawasaki 450 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 67% | — |
| 2008 | 2 | 7 | 71% | — |
| 1988 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 28,951 |
| 1986 | 2 | 16 | 62% | 24,599 |
Kawasaki 450 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki 450 vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 450 MOT issues are:
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c).
The typical Kawasaki 450 in our data has covered around
26,050 miles.
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