MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex305
15 vehicles · 94 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Kawasaki Ex305 vehicles and 94 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex305 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 26,453 miles.
15
Vehicles
94
MOT tests
905
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex305 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex305 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Steering14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Brakes6%
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Body & structure4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Visibility1%
Kawasaki Ex305 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 9 | 89% |
| 17 | 10 | 70% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15)
Most common Kawasaki Ex305 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex305 MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ex305 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 19,193 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 | 80% | 23,602 |
| 1995 | 3 | 21 | 76% | 18,429 |
| 1994 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 32,620 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,675 |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 36,226 |
| 1991 | 2 | 11 | 73% | 35,544 |
| 1990 | 3 | 16 | 81% | 26,462 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 29,045 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 33,681 |
Kawasaki Ex305 reliability FAQ
Across 15 Kawasaki Ex305 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex305 MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Kawasaki Ex305 in our data has covered around
26,453 miles.
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