MOT reliability
Kawasaki D1
3 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki D1 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki D1 has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,459 miles.
3
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
689
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki D1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki D1 MOT tests:
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Brakes50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Body & structure17%
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Emissions & nuisance17%
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Lamps & electrical8%
Kawasaki D1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki D1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki D1 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki D1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 25,089 |
| 1993 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 50,123 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,165 |
Kawasaki D1 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki D1 vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki D1 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Kawasaki D1 in our data has covered around
26,459 miles.
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