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MOT reliability

Kawasaki 450ltd

2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki 450ltd vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 450ltd has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,478 miles.

2
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
289
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki 450ltd problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
  • Other22%
  • Brakes19%
  • Body & structure15%
  • Lamps & electrical15%
  • Steering7%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%

Kawasaki 450ltd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki 450ltd MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe joint (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. pass switch not working (flasher) (2 times)
  6. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (1 times)
  7. Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
  11. Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Central Inner Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)

Kawasaki 450ltd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 19 79% 50,189
1985 1 7 71% 8,767

Kawasaki 450ltd reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki 450ltd vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 450ltd MOT issues are: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Header pipe joint (6.1.2 (a)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki 450ltd in our data has covered around 29,478 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki 450ltd

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