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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex305-b8

568 vehicles · 635 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 568 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 vehicles and 635 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex305-b8 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,801 miles.

568
Vehicles
635
MOT tests
910
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex305-b8 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex305-b8 MOT tests:

  • Other97%
  • Steering14%
  • Brakes8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Lamps & electrical1%
  • Visibility0%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%

Kawasaki Ex305-b8 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Ex305-b8's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
111100%
121275%
133187%
145275%
157272%
164984%
174777%
184082%
194173%
204468%

Fuel types: Petrol (567), Diesel (1)

Most common Kawasaki Ex305-b8 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex305-b8 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (18 times)
  2. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (16 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
  4. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (15 times)
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (12 times)
  6. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (10 times)
  7. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (9 times)
  9. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (9 times)
  10. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (7 times)
  13. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
  14. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (7 times)
  15. Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (6 times)

Kawasaki Ex305-b8 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1994 11 59 73% 52,834
1993 29 200 82% 22,328
1992 39 241 80% 27,652
1991 21 135 76% 26,883

Kawasaki Ex305-b8 reliability FAQ

Across 568 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex305-b8 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Ex305-b8 in our data has covered around 28,801 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex305-b8

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