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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:

  • Brakes50%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
  • Body & structure17%
  • Emissions & nuisance17%
  • Lamps & electrical8%

Kawasaki D1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
111100%
121100%
131100%
142100%
152100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
192100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki D1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki D1 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  3. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  7. Central Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki D1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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