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MOT reliability

Kawasaki 700 ltd

2 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki 700 ltd vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 700 ltd has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,448 miles.

2
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
1,430
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki 700 ltd problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 700 ltd MOT tests:

  • Other71%
  • Seatbelts & equipment24%
  • Steering18%

Kawasaki 700 ltd pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki 700 ltd MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 700 ltd MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  3. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  4. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  5. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  6. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  7. Rear suspension component excessively corroded. (2.4.A.1a) (1 times)
  8. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Upper Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  10. Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
  11. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
  12. Centre Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
  13. Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  14. Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (1 times)
  15. Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)

Kawasaki 700 ltd pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 1 16 69% 54,361
1984 1 10 100% 18,535

Kawasaki 700 ltd reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki 700 ltd vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 700 ltd MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).

The typical Kawasaki 700 ltd in our data has covered around 36,448 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki 700 ltd

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