MOT reliability
Kawasaki J2
5 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki J2 vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki J2 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,817 miles.
5
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
1,032
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki J2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki J2 MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering18%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
Kawasaki J2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki J2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki J2 MOT tests:
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
- Rear pads bonding staring to split (1 times)
- clutch return spring broken (1 times)
- Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Inner Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
Kawasaki J2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 3 | 26 | 85% | 26,187 |
| 1981 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 37,762 |
Kawasaki J2 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki J2 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki J2 MOT issues are:
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki J2 in our data has covered around
30,817 miles.
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