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MOT reliability

Kawasaki 450 ltd

2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki 450 ltd vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 450 ltd has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,555 miles.

2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
807
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki 450 ltd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 450 ltd MOT tests:

  • Other89%
  • Steering9%
  • Brakes6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Kawasaki 450 ltd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
16250%
18250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki 450 ltd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 450 ltd MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  2. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  3. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (2 times)
  5. engine very rattely (2 times)
  6. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  8. Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  9. Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  12. Front brake binding slightly (not excessive) (1 times)
  13. Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  14. Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  15. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)

Kawasaki 450 ltd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1989 2 13 69% 19,555

Kawasaki 450 ltd reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki 450 ltd vehicles in our MOT data, 69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about 2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 450 ltd MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Kawasaki 450 ltd in our data has covered around 19,555 miles.

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