MOT reliability
Kawasaki 599
2 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki 599 vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 599 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,144 miles.
2
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
382
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 599 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 599 MOT tests:
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Other37%
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Brakes32%
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Steering26%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Kawasaki 599 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki 599 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 599 MOT tests:
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Lower underside fairing panel slightly loose (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- front brake is binding slightly from standing (1 times)
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki 599 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 13,171 |
| 1995 | 1 | 21 | 95% | 31,118 |
Kawasaki 599 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki 599 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 599 MOT issues are:
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Lower underside fairing panel slightly loose.
The typical Kawasaki 599 in our data has covered around
22,144 miles.
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