MOT reliability
Kawasaki J1
2 vehicles · 25 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki J1 vehicles and 25 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki J1 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,487 miles.
2
Vehicles
25
MOT tests
1,829
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki J1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki J1 MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Lamps & electrical27%
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Brakes23%
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Body & structure14%
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Emissions & nuisance14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Steering5%
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Identification & plates5%
Kawasaki J1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki J1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki J1 MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (3 times)
- rear no plate letters and numbers not of equal width along there length (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose chain loose. (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 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)) (1 times)
- Fuel tank slightly loose loose on mount not likely to become detached. (6.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- chain adjusters loose. (1 times)
- headlight loose but not insecure. (1 times)
- Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- exhaust clamp missing exhaust secure and not leaking. (1 times)
Kawasaki J1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,596 |
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 71% | 37,378 |
Kawasaki J1 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki J1 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki J1 MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); rear no plate letters and numbers not of equal width along there length; Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki J1 in our data has covered around
21,487 miles.
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