MOT reliability
Kawasaki Bn
15 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Kawasaki Bn vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Bn has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,830 miles.
15
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
1,039
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Bn problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Bn MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Brakes24%
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Body & structure13%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering6%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Bn pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 9 | 78% |
| 17 | 8 | 75% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Kawasaki Bn MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Bn MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (4 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Bn pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 22 | 73% | 8,886 |
| 2006 | 6 | 33 | 79% | 11,031 |
| 2005 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 8,557 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 9,064 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 5,298 |
| 1997 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 11,152 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 11,983 |
Kawasaki Bn reliability FAQ
Across 15 Kawasaki Bn vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Bn MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Bn in our data has covered around
9,830 miles.
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