MOT reliability
Kawasaki 700
3 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki 700 vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 700 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 45,937 miles.
3
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
2,487
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 700 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 700 MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering13%
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Seatbelts & equipment9%
Kawasaki 700 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki 700 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 700 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- no indicators fitted (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Inner Front Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
Kawasaki 700 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 47,012 |
| 1984 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 44,862 |
Kawasaki 700 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki 700 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 700 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki 700 in our data has covered around
45,937 miles.
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