MOT reliability
Kawasaki Black
2 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Black vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Black has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,014 miles.
2
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
8,916
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Black problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Black MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Steering28%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Kawasaki Black pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Black MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Black MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- advise chain adjuster nuts loose (2 times)
- advise front tyre was flat when presented for test , tyre inflated ,advise rechecking pressure (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a) (1 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Black pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 99,181 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 18,848 |
Kawasaki Black reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Black vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Black MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Black in our data has covered around
59,014 miles.
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