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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex 305-b2

385 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate

Based on 385 Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,524 miles.

385
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
610
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 MOT tests:

  • Other96%
  • Steering21%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Brakes8%
  • Body & structure4%

Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (385)

Most common Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 MOT tests:

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  2. no chain gaurd fitted (2 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  4. front tyre perished and split (2 times)
  5. Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
  6. Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  7. Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (1 times)
  9. Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  10. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  11. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  12. Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  14. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  15. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1985 2 8 88% 33,648
1984 8 45 84% 27,061

Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 reliability FAQ

Across 385 Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); no chain gaurd fitted; Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Ex 305-b2 in our data has covered around 28,524 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex 305-b2

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