MOT reliability
Kawasaki 899
2 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki 899 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 899 has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 514,321 miles.
2
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
1,665
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 899 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 899 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Kawasaki 899 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki 899 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 899 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- this bike has been modified (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- bike has been modified (1 times)
Kawasaki 899 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 17 | 100% | 514,321 |
| 1996 | 1 | 8 | 88% | — |
Kawasaki 899 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki 899 vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 899 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki 899 in our data has covered around
514,321 miles.
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