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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Dx

15 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 15 Kawasaki Dx vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Dx has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,324 miles.

15
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
383
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Dx problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Dx MOT tests:

  • Other83%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Brakes6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Body & structure3%

Kawasaki Dx pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
2367%
32100%
72100%
8250%
9450%
101100%
12367%
14250%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (15)

Most common Kawasaki Dx MOT faults

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

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  2. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  3. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  4. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  5. Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
  6. No lights fitted at time of test (2 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  8. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  9. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
  10. Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
  11. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  12. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  13. Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g) (1 times)
  14. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp missing (1.2.3a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Dx pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 1 100% —
2020 1 3 67% 15,028
2019 1 2 100% 11,941
2018 2 6 100% 8,055
2017 1 2 50% 11,103
2000 1 10 70% 14,204
1999 1 4 75% 16,580
1997 1 2 50% 13,547
1995 1 2 100% 8,331
1994 1 2 100% —
1992 1 1 100% 11,122
1989 1 1 100% 2,464
1983 2 3 67% 3,463

Kawasaki Dx reliability FAQ

Across 15 Kawasaki Dx vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Dx MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Kawasaki Dx in our data has covered around 10,324 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Dx

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