MOT reliability
Kawasaki K
6 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki K vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki K has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 16,355 miles.
6
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
856
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki K problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki K MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Steering12%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki K pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 40% |
| 18 | 3 | 33% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki K MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki K MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (2 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
Kawasaki K pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 9 | 100% | 15,370 |
| 1999 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 32,872 |
| 1989 | 1 | 19 | 53% | 18,158 |
| 1986 | 1 | 11 | 82% | — |
| 1981 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8 |
Kawasaki K reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki K vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki K MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki K in our data has covered around
16,355 miles.
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