MOT reliability
Kawasaki Classic
9 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Kawasaki Classic vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Classic has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,048 miles.
9
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
587
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Classic problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Classic MOT tests:
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Other59%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes19%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Kawasaki Classic pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Classic MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Classic MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidecar tyre (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- slight oil weep (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose side car spoke loose (5.2.2 (d)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Classic pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12 |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 2,941 |
| 2003 | 3 | 24 | 92% | 8,606 |
| 2002 | 2 | 27 | 93% | 18,809 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 36,078 |
| 1996 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 10,524 |
Kawasaki Classic reliability FAQ
Across 9 Kawasaki Classic vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Classic MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidecar tyre (5.2.3 (e)); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c).
The typical Kawasaki Classic in our data has covered around
13,048 miles.
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