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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)TestsPass 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:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  3. Both front shock absorber stanchions corroded (2 times)
  4. Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b) (2 times)
  5. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  6. Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  7. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  8. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  9. Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
  10. Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
  11. Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki 883 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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:

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