MOT reliability
Kawasaki Klz
954 vehicles · 7,261 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate
Based on 954 Kawasaki Klz vehicles and 7,261 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klz has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,459 miles.
954
Vehicles
7,261
MOT tests
2,146
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Klz problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klz MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Lamps & electrical24%
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Brakes24%
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Body & structure13%
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Other12%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Klz pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki Klz's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 18 | 72% |
| 3 | 962 | 91% |
| 4 | 913 | 90% |
| 5 | 911 | 90% |
| 6 | 868 | 91% |
| 7 | 867 | 90% |
| 8 | 862 | 88% |
| 9 | 798 | 90% |
| 10 | 636 | 88% |
| 11 | 299 | 91% |
| 12 | 102 | 87% |
| 13 | 17 | 94% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (954)
Most common Kawasaki Klz MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klz MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (249 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (230 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (134 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (128 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (127 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (106 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (80 times)
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (78 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (75 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (73 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (69 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (67 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (48 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (37 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (35 times)
Kawasaki Klz pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 7,855 |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 32,933 |
| 2019 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 4,267 |
| 2018 | 6 | 30 | 90% | 13,815 |
| 2017 | 74 | 486 | 90% | 19,169 |
| 2016 | 318 | 2,263 | 89% | 20,635 |
| 2015 | 364 | 2,867 | 90% | 24,732 |
| 2014 | 153 | 1,321 | 91% | 27,189 |
| 2013 | 27 | 221 | 93% | 23,501 |
| 2012 | 8 | 60 | 85% | 37,696 |
| 2008 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 25,926 |
Kawasaki Klz reliability FAQ
Across 954 Kawasaki Klz vehicles in our MOT data,
90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klz MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Klz in our data has covered around
23,459 miles.
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