MOT reliability
Kawasaki Klx 450
6 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Klx 450 vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx 450 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,000 miles.
6
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
767
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Klx 450 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx 450 MOT tests:
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Other106%
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Seatbelts & equipment31%
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Steering19%
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Brakes19%
Kawasaki Klx 450 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Klx 450 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx 450 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (5 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (4 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- no indicators at time of test (2 times)
- indicators not fitted (1 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (1 times)
- number plate insecure (1 times)
- rear disc worn (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- slight bind on front brake (1 times)
Kawasaki Klx 450 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 3,802 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 80% | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 5,198 |
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 100% | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 10 | 60% | 6,000 |
Kawasaki Klx 450 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Klx 450 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klx 450 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); No lights fitted at time of test; Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki Klx 450 in our data has covered around
5,000 miles.
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