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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Klx450r

34 vehicles · 258 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate

Based on 34 Kawasaki Klx450r vehicles and 258 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klx450r has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 4,216 miles.

34
Vehicles
258
MOT tests
420
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Klx450r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klx450r MOT tests:

  • Other63%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
  • Brakes12%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Seatbelts & equipment5%
  • Steering4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Kawasaki Klx450r pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Klx450r's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1475%
23100%
32479%
42176%
52588%
62789%
72483%
82879%
92378%
1014100%
111989%
121580%
13989%
141070%
15683%
16367%
172100%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (34)

Most common Kawasaki Klx450r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klx450r MOT tests:

  1. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
  2. No lights fitted at time of test (9 times)
  3. Chain guard missing (8 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (6 times)
  6. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
  8. Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (4 times)
  9. Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (4 times)
  10. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (3 times)
  11. Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  12. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
  13. Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
  15. day time use only (3 times)

Kawasaki Klx450r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 4 75% —
2015 1 5 100% 5,586
2014 1 7 86% 2,237
2013 5 38 74% 6,878
2012 1 11 73% —
2011 6 64 86% 4,834
2010 6 41 90% 2,009
2009 1 6 100% —
2008 5 30 87% 2,263
2007 7 52 79% 5,364

Kawasaki Klx450r reliability FAQ

Across 34 Kawasaki Klx450r vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klx450r MOT issues are: Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); No lights fitted at time of test; Chain guard missing .

The typical Kawasaki Klx450r in our data has covered around 4,216 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Klx450r

See how the Kawasaki Klx450r stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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