MOT reliability
Kawasaki D3
5 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki D3 vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki D3 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,007 miles.
5
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
721
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki D3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki D3 MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Body & structure12%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Kawasaki D3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 0% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki D3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki D3 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front speedo cable needs to be re attached (2 times)
- Rear grab rail loose (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (1 times)
Kawasaki D3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3 | 12 | 75% | 33,482 |
| 1994 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 16,462 |
| 1992 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 33,127 |
Kawasaki D3 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki D3 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki D3 MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki D3 in our data has covered around
30,007 miles.
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