MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kdx
233 vehicles · 1,293 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 233 Kawasaki Kdx vehicles and 1,293 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kdx has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,530 miles.
233
Vehicles
1,293
MOT tests
516
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kdx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kdx MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Kdx pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki Kdx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 9 | 89% |
| 3 | 17 | 82% |
| 4 | 23 | 65% |
| 5 | 19 | 84% |
| 6 | 38 | 71% |
| 7 | 46 | 83% |
| 8 | 55 | 75% |
| 9 | 44 | 70% |
| 10 | 44 | 77% |
| 11 | 41 | 85% |
| 12 | 47 | 79% |
| 13 | 48 | 77% |
| 14 | 55 | 73% |
| 15 | 51 | 82% |
| 16 | 45 | 82% |
| 17 | 47 | 89% |
| 18 | 56 | 77% |
| 19 | 55 | 78% |
| 20 | 48 | 83% |
Fuel types: Petrol (233)
Most common Kawasaki Kdx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kdx MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (45 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (34 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (21 times)
- Chain guard missing (21 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (18 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (18 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (17 times)
- Chain guard missing (17 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (16 times)
- Horn missing (1.7.1) (15 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (15 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (15 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (15 times)
- Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (15 times)
- Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (14 times)
Kawasaki Kdx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 6,742 |
| 2019 | 4 | 16 | 88% | 3,817 |
| 2017 | 4 | 19 | 100% | 5,801 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 1,396 |
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 67% | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 305 |
| 2006 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 3,541 |
| 2005 | 1 | 10 | 90% | — |
| 2004 | 8 | 54 | 78% | 9,738 |
| 2003 | 12 | 106 | 78% | 14,788 |
| 2002 | 9 | 60 | 80% | 8,562 |
| 2001 | 14 | 130 | 78% | 14,898 |
| 2000 | 12 | 63 | 79% | 13,859 |
| 1999 | 24 | 184 | 77% | 9,577 |
| 1998 | 15 | 80 | 85% | 5,991 |
| 1997 | 8 | 48 | 81% | 13,358 |
| 1996 | 7 | 54 | 81% | 8,414 |
| 1995 | 6 | 14 | 79% | 5,983 |
| 1994 | 5 | 26 | 77% | 6,316 |
| 1993 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 7,989 |
| 1992 | 14 | 71 | 76% | 8,801 |
| 1991 | 14 | 79 | 86% | 13,798 |
| 1990 | 17 | 122 | 83% | 19,874 |
| 1989 | 18 | 56 | 84% | 4,211 |
| 1988 | 6 | 12 | 100% | 924 |
| 1987 | 5 | 11 | 91% | 1,301 |
| 1986 | 5 | 11 | 73% | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1983 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 1 |
| 1982 | 5 | 10 | 90% | 5,278 |
| 1981 | 5 | 7 | 100% | 2,484 |
| 1971 | 1 | 6 | 67% | — |
Kawasaki Kdx reliability FAQ
Across 233 Kawasaki Kdx vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kdx MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Horn not working (1.7.3a).
The typical Kawasaki Kdx in our data has covered around
9,530 miles.
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