MOT reliability

Kawasaki Er a8f

Q: Is the Kawasaki Er a8f reliable?

Across 1 Kawasaki Er a8f vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Er a8f?

The typical Kawasaki Er a8f in our data has covered around 18,487 miles.

1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed

65%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Er a8f vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er a8f has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,487 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

671

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Er a8f problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er a8f MOT tests:

Brakes30%
Other26%
Tyres, wheels & suspension22%
Lamps & electrical19%
Body & structure15%
Steering7%
Emissions & nuisance4%
Seatbelts & equipment4%

Kawasaki Er a8f pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	2	50%
6	1	100%
7	2	50%
9	2	100%
10	1	100%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
14	2	50%
15	2	50%
16	2	50%
17	1	100%
18	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Er a8f MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er a8f MOT tests:

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (1 times)
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (1 times)
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Front multiple cuts in tread but non deep enough to reach ply (1 times)
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Er a8f pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2008	1	23	65%	18,487

Kawasaki Er a8f reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Er a8f vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er a8f MOT issues are: Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Er a8f in our data has covered around 18,487 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Er a8f

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