MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ke175
159 vehicles · 673 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 159 Kawasaki Ke175 vehicles and 673 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ke175 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,748 miles.
159
Vehicles
673
MOT tests
334
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ke175 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ke175 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Brakes11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates0%
Kawasaki Ke175 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 75% |
| 2 | 9 | 100% |
| 3 | 9 | 67% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (159)
Most common Kawasaki Ke175 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ke175 MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (14 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (12 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (12 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (12 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (10 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (8 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (8 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (7 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (5 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (5 times)
Kawasaki Ke175 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 15,684 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 3,308 |
| 2018 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 5,211 |
| 2017 | 4 | 8 | 88% | 3,077 |
| 2016 | 6 | 18 | 89% | 12,223 |
| 2015 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 5,676 |
| 2013 | 2 | 13 | 77% | 7,313 |
| 2010 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 1,054 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 46 |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 | 100% | 930 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 33,004 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 2,734 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,733 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,704 |
| 1990 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 5,966 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,395 |
| 1985 | 1 | 13 | 100% | 5,605 |
| 1984 | 6 | 34 | 82% | 12,812 |
| 1983 | 11 | 36 | 89% | 12,443 |
| 1982 | 9 | 55 | 89% | 17,597 |
| 1981 | 16 | 78 | 87% | 12,318 |
| 1980 | 29 | 157 | 83% | 11,427 |
| 1979 | 18 | 89 | 83% | 20,642 |
| 1978 | 13 | 45 | 87% | 8,704 |
| 1977 | 4 | 16 | 75% | 11,350 |
| 1976 | 15 | 49 | 88% | 11,663 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,177 |
| 1972 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 7,658 |
| 1971 | 4 | 7 | 100% | 3,425 |
Kawasaki Ke175 reliability FAQ
Across 159 Kawasaki Ke175 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ke175 MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Headlamp aim too high (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Ke175 in our data has covered around
11,748 miles.
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