MOT reliability
Kawasaki En450-a5
23 vehicles · 67 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Kawasaki En450-a5 vehicles and 67 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki En450-a5 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,513 miles.
23
Vehicles
67
MOT tests
512
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki En450-a5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki En450-a5 MOT tests:
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Other116%
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Brakes8%
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Steering8%
Kawasaki En450-a5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 5 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (23)
Most common Kawasaki En450-a5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki En450-a5 MOT tests:
- Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Nearside and offside fork dust caps perished. (1 times)
- Nearside handlebar grip perished but not insecure. (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
Kawasaki En450-a5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 17,320 |
| 1990 | 5 | 49 | 92% | 29,138 |
| 1989 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 28,547 |
Kawasaki En450-a5 reliability FAQ
Across 23 Kawasaki En450-a5 vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki En450-a5 MOT issues are:
Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d); Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki En450-a5 in our data has covered around
27,513 miles.
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