MOT reliability
Kawasaki 883
1 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki 883 vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 883 has an overall 87% pass rate.
1
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 883 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 883 MOT tests:
-
Steering39%
-
Other33%
-
Seatbelts & equipment28%
-
Lamps & electrical17%
Kawasaki 883 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki 883 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 883 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Both front shock absorber stanchions corroded (2 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
- Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki 883 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1 | 15 | 87% | — |
Kawasaki 883 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki 883 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 883 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Both front shock absorber stanchions corroded.
Compare the Kawasaki 883
See how the Kawasaki 883 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Kawasaki 883
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Kawasaki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks