MOT reliability
Kawasaki Custom
20 vehicles · 135 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Kawasaki Custom vehicles and 135 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Custom has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,896 miles.
20
Vehicles
135
MOT tests
850
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Custom problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Custom MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Brakes18%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki Custom pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20)
Most common Kawasaki Custom MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Custom MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (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)
- Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c) (1 times)
- Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Custom pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 70,986 |
| 2000 | 2 | 18 | 94% | 20,795 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 55,718 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 18,518 |
| 1991 | 2 | 12 | 75% | 21 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,552 |
| 1986 | 1 | 11 | 82% | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 21 | 95% | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,867 |
| 1981 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 5,702 |
| 1980 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 12,091 |
| 1979 | 3 | 13 | 62% | — |
Kawasaki Custom reliability FAQ
Across 20 Kawasaki Custom vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Custom MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Custom in our data has covered around
19,896 miles.
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