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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:

  • Other62%
  • Lamps & electrical21%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Steering8%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Brakes6%

Kawasaki Ke pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
22100%
32100%
41100%
5250%
6250%
71100%
8250%
102100%
11367%
12367%
171100%
18250%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (14)

Most common Kawasaki Ke MOT faults

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

  1. Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Front Wheel spoke slightly loose (5.2.2 (d)) (2 times)
  4. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  5. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
  6. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
  7. Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
  10. Front forks soft (1 times)
  11. Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Ke pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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