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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:

  • Other80%
  • Steering12%
  • Brakes6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Kawasaki K pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
73100%
10250%
112100%
123100%
133100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
17540%
18333%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Kawasaki K MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki K MOT tests:

  1. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
  2. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (4 times)
  3. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  4. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  5. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  6. Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  7. Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  9. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  10. Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b) (2 times)
  11. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  12. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  13. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  14. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  15. Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)

Kawasaki K pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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