MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kl
38 vehicles · 176 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 38 Kawasaki Kl vehicles and 176 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kl has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,402 miles.
38
Vehicles
176
MOT tests
781
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kl problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kl MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Brakes26%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Body & structure8%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Kl pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 7 | 71% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (37), Diesel (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kl MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kl MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (6 times)
- Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- undertrays fitted (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kl pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 7 | 43% | 1,250 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 23,735 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,056 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 32,411 |
| 2002 | 3 | 36 | 83% | 31,023 |
| 2001 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 16,975 |
| 1990 | 3 | 19 | 68% | 26,347 |
| 1989 | 5 | 30 | 73% | 21,319 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,562 |
| 1987 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 19,074 |
| 1986 | 6 | 31 | 81% | 29,255 |
| 1985 | 9 | 22 | 64% | 24,279 |
| 1984 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 18,685 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,020 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,766 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,190 |
Kawasaki Kl reliability FAQ
Across 38 Kawasaki Kl vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kl MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)); Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)).
The typical Kawasaki Kl in our data has covered around
22,402 miles.
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