MOT reliability
Kawasaki Estrella
24 vehicles · 164 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 24 Kawasaki Estrella vehicles and 164 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Estrella has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,364 miles.
24
Vehicles
164
MOT tests
1,754
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Estrella problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Estrella MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Lamps & electrical19%
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Brakes11%
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Steering11%
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Body & structure8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Estrella pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 100% |
| 2 | 9 | 89% |
| 3 | 10 | 90% |
| 4 | 8 | 88% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 6 | 83% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24)
Most common Kawasaki Estrella MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Estrella MOT tests:
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly bent (5.2.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Kawasaki Estrella pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 23,737 |
| 2019 | 3 | 23 | 83% | 15,390 |
| 2017 | 2 | 16 | 75% | 18,299 |
| 2011 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 13,912 |
| 2010 | 2 | 22 | 77% | 8,637 |
| 2009 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 40,642 |
| 2006 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 36,200 |
| 2002 | 2 | 17 | 88% | 28,304 |
| 2001 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 21,495 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 16,075 |
| 1995 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 38,831 |
| 1994 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 35,622 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 13,618 |
| 1992 | 3 | 8 | 88% | 23,129 |
Kawasaki Estrella reliability FAQ
Across 24 Kawasaki Estrella vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Estrella MOT issues are:
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Estrella in our data has covered around
24,364 miles.
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