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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf

14 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,924 miles.

14
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
1,733
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
21%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf MOT tests:

  • Brakes50%
  • Lamps & electrical29%
  • Identification & plates7%
  • Visibility7%
  • Steering7%

Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3250%
4250%
51100%

Fuel types: Diesel (14)

Most common Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf MOT tests:

  1. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  2. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  3. Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  4. Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) (1 times)
  5. Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (1 times)
  6. Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  7. Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  11. Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (1 times)
  12. Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 5 60% 11,924

Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf reliability FAQ

Across 14 Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf MOT issues are: Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)).

The typical Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf in our data has covered around 11,924 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kaf1000bkf

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