MOT reliability
Kawasaki Chopper
15 vehicles · 123 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Kawasaki Chopper vehicles and 123 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Chopper has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,380 miles.
15
Vehicles
123
MOT tests
645
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Chopper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Chopper MOT tests:
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Other71%
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Seatbelts & equipment14%
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Steering13%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Chopper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Kawasaki Chopper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Chopper MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (16 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (2 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- front wheel cover missing (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Chopper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 21 | 71% | 29,509 |
| 1982 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 2,990 |
| 1981 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 3,343 |
| 1980 | 3 | 30 | 83% | 7,235 |
| 1979 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 90 |
| 1978 | 2 | 28 | 71% | 15,565 |
| 1977 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 14,232 |
| 1976 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 26,429 |
| 1974 | 1 | 11 | 82% | — |
Kawasaki Chopper reliability FAQ
Across 15 Kawasaki Chopper vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Chopper MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Chopper in our data has covered around
11,380 miles.
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