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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klv

3 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Klv vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klv has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,412 miles.

3
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
2,535
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klv problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klv MOT tests:

  • Other64%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Body & structure10%
  • Steering10%
  • Brakes7%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%

Kawasaki Klv pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
32100%
42100%
53100%
6475%
73100%
82100%
93100%
10475%
113100%
123100%
132100%
14367%
151100%
161100%
171100%
182100%
192100%
203100%

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Klv MOT faults

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

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  2. Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (3 times)
  3. Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  4. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  7. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  9. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  12. Centre Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  15. Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Klv pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 11 91% 49,826
2005 2 34 94% 55,206

Kawasaki Klv reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Klv vehicles in our MOT data, 93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klv MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Kawasaki Klv in our data has covered around 53,412 miles.

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