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MOT reliability

Kawasaki 998

1 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki 998 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 998 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,782 miles.

1
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
514
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki 998 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 998 MOT tests:

  • Other53%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
  • Body & structure13%
  • Brakes7%

Kawasaki 998 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki 998 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 998 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  2. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  5. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  6. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  9. Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) (1 times)
  10. Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)

Kawasaki 998 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1982 1 13 92% 26,782

Kawasaki 998 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki 998 vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 998 MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Kawasaki 998 in our data has covered around 26,782 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki 998

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