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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klx450

32 vehicles · 238 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate

Based on 32 Kawasaki Klx450 vehicles and 238 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx450 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 6,194 miles.

32
Vehicles
238
MOT tests
609
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klx450 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx450 MOT tests:

  • Other82%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Brakes9%
  • Steering7%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Identification & plates3%

Kawasaki Klx450 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Klx450's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
32488%
42483%
52588%
62085%
71984%
81984%
91979%
101471%
111182%
121292%
13978%
141377%
159100%
161191%
173100%
18250%
192100%

Fuel types: Petrol (32)

Most common Kawasaki Klx450 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx450 MOT tests:

  1. Chain guard missing (9 times)
  2. No lights fitted at time of test (8 times)
  3. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
  4. Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
  5. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (5 times)
  6. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
  7. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
  8. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (4 times)
  9. Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) (4 times)
  10. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
  11. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
  12. Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (3 times)
  13. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  14. Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)
  15. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)

Kawasaki Klx450 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2014 2 11 91% —
2012 2 14 100% —
2011 1 1 100% 9,231
2010 11 67 87% 6,478
2009 4 35 86% 2,873
2008 4 50 82% 8,565
2007 8 60 78% 5,490

Kawasaki Klx450 reliability FAQ

Across 32 Kawasaki Klx450 vehicles in our MOT data, 84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klx450 MOT issues are: Chain guard missing ; No lights fitted at time of test; Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1).

The typical Kawasaki Klx450 in our data has covered around 6,194 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klx450

See how the Kawasaki Klx450 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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