MOT reliability
Kawasaki B1
8 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki B1 vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki B1 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,778 miles.
8
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
1,740
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki B1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki B1 MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering11%
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Brakes9%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki B1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki B1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki B1 MOT tests:
- Day test no lights fitted at time of mot test (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- advise + the front brake is dragging slightly (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- No mirrors fitted at time of test (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (1 times)
- number plate light (1 times)
- Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) (1 times)
Kawasaki B1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 18 | 94% | 27,658 |
| 1996 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 33,875 |
| 1994 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 29,738 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 75,550 |
| 1978 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 41,628 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,595 |
| 1976 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 42,445 |
Kawasaki B1 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki B1 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki B1 MOT issues are:
Day test no lights fitted at time of mot test; Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki B1 in our data has covered around
35,778 miles.
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