MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ke
14 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Kawasaki Ke vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ke has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,428 miles.
14
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
417
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ke problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ke MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Lamps & electrical21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure6%
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Brakes6%
Kawasaki Ke pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Kawasaki Ke MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ke MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front forks soft (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) (1 times)
- Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) (1 times)
- Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ke pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 11,368 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 3,086 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 9,336 |
| 2003 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 6,570 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 8,467 |
| 1994 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 16,773 |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 25,876 |
| 1981 | 3 | 26 | 77% | 4,954 |
| 1979 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 6,255 |
| 1978 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,149 |
| 1977 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 11,051 |
Kawasaki Ke reliability FAQ
Across 14 Kawasaki Ke vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ke MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)); Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d)).
The typical Kawasaki Ke in our data has covered around
10,428 miles.
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