MOT reliability
Kawasaki Cruiser
2 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Cruiser vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Cruiser has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,078 miles.
2
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
1,493
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Cruiser problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Cruiser MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Steering25%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Brakes12%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
Kawasaki Cruiser pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Cruiser MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Cruiser MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (3 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)
- Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (1 times)
- Nearside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Kawasaki Cruiser pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 22,553 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 27,603 |
Kawasaki Cruiser reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Cruiser vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Cruiser MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6); Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b).
The typical Kawasaki Cruiser in our data has covered around
25,078 miles.
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