MOT reliability
Kawasaki Bike
15 vehicles · 137 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Kawasaki Bike vehicles and 137 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Bike has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,944 miles.
15
Vehicles
137
MOT tests
855
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Bike problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Bike MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Steering9%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Bike pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 6 | 100% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 7 | 86% |
| 17 | 9 | 89% |
| 18 | 10 | 80% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 7 | 86% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Kawasaki Bike MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Bike MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- headlamp was masked for test (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- advise rear stop light switch adjustent reqiared (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- front brake lever broken, slightly shortened (2 times)
- gear linkage loose/ not properly tightened (2 times)
Kawasaki Bike pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 18 | 89% | 40,196 |
| 1999 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 45,699 |
| 1997 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 43,166 |
| 1996 | 2 | 23 | 78% | 24,996 |
| 1995 | 3 | 35 | 89% | 32,953 |
| 1992 | 3 | 24 | 92% | 27,281 |
| 1985 | 1 | 5 | 80% | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 40,854 |
| 1981 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 42,910 |
Kawasaki Bike reliability FAQ
Across 15 Kawasaki Bike vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Bike MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Bike in our data has covered around
34,944 miles.
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