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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Custom 900 r

1 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Custom 900 r vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Custom 900 r has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,709 miles.

1
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
190
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Custom 900 r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Custom 900 r MOT tests:

  • Other34%
  • Brakes31%
  • Seatbelts & equipment14%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
  • Emissions & nuisance10%
  • Steering3%
  • Lamps & electrical3%

Kawasaki Custom 900 r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
131100%
151100%
16250%
171100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Custom 900 r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Custom 900 r MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  2. Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (3 times)
  3. roller brake test indicates a slightly binding front brake (2 times)
  4. Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
  5. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  7. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  9. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  10. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
  11. Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  12. Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) (1 times)
  13. Front tyre slight cracking on sidewall (1 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  15. Front tyre has slight cracking on sidewall (1 times)

Kawasaki Custom 900 r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1995 1 15 80% 8,709

Kawasaki Custom 900 r reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Custom 900 r vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Custom 900 r MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)); roller brake test indicates a slightly binding front brake.

The typical Kawasaki Custom 900 r in our data has covered around 8,709 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Custom 900 r

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