MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h

Q: Is the Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h reliable?

Across 46 Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

46 vehicles · 531 completed MOT tests analysed

90%

MOT pass rate

Based on 46 Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h vehicles and 531 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,281 miles.

Vehicles

531

MOT tests

2,234

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h MOT tests:

Other66%
Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
Body & structure9%
Brakes9%
Steering7%
Lamps & electrical4%
Seatbelts & equipment2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	34	88%
4	40	88%
5	40	98%
6	32	88%
7	35	89%
8	36	94%
9	35	86%
10	33	85%
11	30	93%
12	33	91%
13	26	85%
14	26	88%
15	19	89%
16	21	86%
17	22	82%
18	21	95%
19	21	90%
20	11	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (44), Other (2)

Most common Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h MOT tests:

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (23 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (9 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (7 times)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (7 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (6 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (5 times)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (5 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (5 times)

Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2006	1	6	100%	30,719
2005	39	516	90%	42,394
2004	1	3	100%	31,853

Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h reliability FAQ

Across 46 Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)).

The typical Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h in our data has covered around 41,281 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h

See how the Kawasaki Klv 1000 a2h stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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