MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex305-b9
142 vehicles · 236 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 142 Kawasaki Ex305-b9 vehicles and 236 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex305-b9 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,370 miles.
142
Vehicles
236
MOT tests
879
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex305-b9 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex305-b9 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering12%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Ex305-b9 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 15 | 73% |
| 13 | 22 | 73% |
| 14 | 21 | 86% |
| 15 | 16 | 69% |
| 16 | 19 | 79% |
| 17 | 13 | 100% |
| 18 | 9 | 89% |
| 19 | 17 | 82% |
| 20 | 9 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (141), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Ex305-b9 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex305-b9 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (6 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (5 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (5 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
- Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- reg plate cracked (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- rear suspension showing sighns of sticking at the end of travel. (2 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ex305-b9 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 30,383 |
| 1995 | 3 | 18 | 78% | 28,748 |
| 1994 | 15 | 97 | 86% | 36,332 |
| 1993 | 14 | 116 | 82% | 21,898 |
Kawasaki Ex305-b9 reliability FAQ
Across 142 Kawasaki Ex305-b9 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex305-b9 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a).
The typical Kawasaki Ex305-b9 in our data has covered around
29,370 miles.
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