MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex305-b4
502 vehicles · 185 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 502 Kawasaki Ex305-b4 vehicles and 185 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex305-b4 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,799 miles.
502
Vehicles
185
MOT tests
1,246
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex305-b4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex305-b4 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Steering17%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Body & structure0%
Kawasaki Ex305-b4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 13 | 54% |
| 20 | 15 | 87% |
Fuel types: Petrol (502)
Most common Kawasaki Ex305-b4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex305-b4 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (14 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (9 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (7 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (5 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4) (4 times)
Kawasaki Ex305-b4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 11,079 |
| 1988 | 2 | 32 | 62% | 37,910 |
| 1986 | 20 | 82 | 76% | 25,804 |
Kawasaki Ex305-b4 reliability FAQ
Across 502 Kawasaki Ex305-b4 vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex305-b4 MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Ex305-b4 in our data has covered around
25,799 miles.
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