MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ar80
82 vehicles · 266 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 82 Kawasaki Ar80 vehicles and 266 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ar80 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,218 miles.
82
Vehicles
266
MOT tests
416
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ar80 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ar80 MOT tests:
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Other91%
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Steering10%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Ar80 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 9 | 56% |
| 15 | 10 | 90% |
| 16 | 11 | 73% |
| 17 | 12 | 83% |
| 18 | 10 | 70% |
| 19 | 17 | 76% |
| 20 | 13 | 77% |
Fuel types: Petrol (82)
Most common Kawasaki Ar80 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ar80 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Non obligatory mirror damaged (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ar80 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 15,541 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 12,582 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,059 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 10,009 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,178 |
| 1994 | 4 | 32 | 91% | 14,748 |
| 1993 | 6 | 23 | 78% | 10,684 |
| 1992 | 4 | 33 | 88% | 21,181 |
| 1991 | 13 | 39 | 90% | 21,558 |
| 1990 | 10 | 31 | 87% | 13,198 |
| 1989 | 11 | 29 | 76% | 11,118 |
| 1988 | 6 | 12 | 75% | 11,274 |
| 1987 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 7,119 |
| 1986 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 2,978 |
| 1985 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 6,725 |
| 1984 | 3 | 11 | 91% | 4,786 |
| 1983 | 5 | 6 | 83% | 13,111 |
| 1982 | 5 | 11 | 91% | 13,883 |
| 1981 | 3 | 12 | 100% | 7,261 |
Kawasaki Ar80 reliability FAQ
Across 82 Kawasaki Ar80 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ar80 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b).
The typical Kawasaki Ar80 in our data has covered around
13,218 miles.
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