MOT reliability
Kawasaki 636
20 vehicles · 210 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Kawasaki 636 vehicles and 210 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 636 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,285 miles.
20
Vehicles
210
MOT tests
1,203
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 636 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 636 MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Brakes17%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki 636 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 15 | 67% |
| 4 | 16 | 81% |
| 5 | 18 | 72% |
| 6 | 18 | 78% |
| 7 | 18 | 67% |
| 8 | 11 | 91% |
| 9 | 14 | 93% |
| 10 | 14 | 93% |
| 11 | 16 | 75% |
| 12 | 11 | 91% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 9 | 89% |
| 15 | 11 | 73% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20)
Most common Kawasaki 636 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 636 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (13 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
- Tested for daytime use only. (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
Kawasaki 636 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 23,625 |
| 2006 | 3 | 24 | 79% | 8,484 |
| 2005 | 6 | 57 | 84% | 18,542 |
| 2004 | 2 | 25 | 92% | 18,514 |
| 2003 | 4 | 50 | 72% | 32,519 |
| 2002 | 4 | 38 | 76% | 22,626 |
Kawasaki 636 reliability FAQ
Across 20 Kawasaki 636 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 636 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki 636 in our data has covered around
20,285 miles.
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