MOT reliability
Kawasaki 454
4 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki 454 vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 454 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 71,649 miles.
4
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
603
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 454 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 454 MOT tests:
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Other104%
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Steering27%
Kawasaki 454 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki 454 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 454 MOT tests:
- Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- drive belt noisey (1 times)
- no /plate discoloured (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- front tyre approx 2-3mm (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- rear brake noisey (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- rear tyre starting to crack (1 times)
Kawasaki 454 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 15,695 |
| 1989 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 220,010 |
| 1986 | 2 | 17 | 94% | 25,445 |
Kawasaki 454 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki 454 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 454 MOT issues are:
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1); Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki 454 in our data has covered around
71,649 miles.
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