MOT reliability
Kawasaki Klr
53 vehicles · 442 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 53 Kawasaki Klr vehicles and 442 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klr has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,372 miles.
53
Vehicles
442
MOT tests
1,261
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Klr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klr MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Brakes11%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Klr pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki Klr's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 11 | 91% |
| 5 | 16 | 88% |
| 6 | 14 | 86% |
| 7 | 19 | 95% |
| 8 | 19 | 79% |
| 9 | 19 | 79% |
| 10 | 22 | 86% |
| 11 | 25 | 88% |
| 12 | 27 | 85% |
| 13 | 24 | 92% |
| 14 | 27 | 67% |
| 15 | 19 | 89% |
| 16 | 21 | 86% |
| 17 | 17 | 88% |
| 18 | 22 | 82% |
| 19 | 17 | 76% |
| 20 | 14 | 93% |
Fuel types: Petrol (53)
Most common Kawasaki Klr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klr MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (13 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (9 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (7 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (7 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (6 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (5 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (5 times)
Kawasaki Klr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 26,020 |
| 2007 | 1 | 11 | 64% | — |
| 2004 | 2 | 17 | 71% | 52,326 |
| 2003 | 3 | 33 | 94% | 12,358 |
| 2002 | 6 | 67 | 90% | 76,261 |
| 2001 | 3 | 33 | 100% | 19,609 |
| 2000 | 4 | 48 | 81% | 20,260 |
| 1999 | 5 | 32 | 100% | 10,816 |
| 1998 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 48,043 |
| 1997 | 3 | 22 | 73% | 16,776 |
| 1996 | 5 | 35 | 74% | 40,553 |
| 1995 | 6 | 64 | 80% | 31,067 |
| 1994 | 3 | 18 | 78% | 16,382 |
| 1993 | 3 | 18 | 89% | 22,959 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 63,011 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 14,371 |
| 1989 | 3 | 15 | 67% | 25,515 |
| 1987 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 26,614 |
Kawasaki Klr reliability FAQ
Across 53 Kawasaki Klr vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klr MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Klr in our data has covered around
31,372 miles.
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