MOT reliability
Kawasaki 800
4 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki 800 vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 800 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 14,639 miles.
4
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
765
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 800 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 800 MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Emissions & nuisance44%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
Kawasaki 800 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki 800 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 800 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front mudguard missing. (2 times)
- Rear mudguard missing. (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside heated grip wire positioned in a way that the clutch lever travel is affected (1 times)
- headlight aim kick up is to the left and is masked with tape (temporary) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- machine has removable baffles fitted (1 times)
Kawasaki 800 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 13,532 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 9,726 |
| 2001 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 6,830 |
| 1995 | 1 | 24 | 83% | 28,470 |
Kawasaki 800 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki 800 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 800 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)); Front mudguard missing..
The typical Kawasaki 800 in our data has covered around
14,639 miles.
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