MOT reliability
Kawasaki K8
1 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki K8 vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki K8 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,825 miles.
1
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
197
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki K8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki K8 MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Lamps & electrical33%
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Body & structure22%
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Brakes11%
Kawasaki K8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki K8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki K8 MOT tests:
- Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear indicator / grab rail frame mounting points (6.1.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both discs (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front indicator lamp mounting rubbers worn (1 times)
- both front fork legs slight pitting (1 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim not tested Due to lamp being insecure (4.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
Kawasaki K8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 1 | 8 | 88% | 20,825 |
Kawasaki K8 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki K8 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki K8 MOT issues are:
Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear indicator / grab rail frame mounting points (6.1.1 (a) (i)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored both discs (3.2.A1l); Front indicator lamp mounting rubbers worn.
The typical Kawasaki K8 in our data has covered around
20,825 miles.
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