MOT reliability
Kawasaki Km
14 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Kawasaki Km vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Km has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,462 miles.
14
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
854
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Km problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Km MOT tests:
-
Other89%
-
Brakes16%
-
Lamps & electrical14%
-
Body & structure11%
-
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
-
Seatbelts & equipment3%
-
Steering3%
Kawasaki Km pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 25% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Kawasaki Km MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Km MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Footrest slightly loose and damaged (6.2.12 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shockabsorber linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock linkage has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Slight bind from rear brake (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Slight play in rear wheel bearing (2 times)
- Solo seat fitted at time of test, no pillion footrests (1 times)
Kawasaki Km pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,622 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,264 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,319 |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 4,128 |
| 2001 | 1 | 19 | 63% | 35,795 |
| 1989 | 1 | 5 | 40% | 28,006 |
| 1985 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 31,994 |
| 1979 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 3,051 |
| 1978 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 7,947 |
| 1977 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 4,096 |
| 1976 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 3,670 |
| 1973 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,958 |
Kawasaki Km reliability FAQ
Across 14 Kawasaki Km vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Km MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b).
The typical Kawasaki Km in our data has covered around
10,462 miles.
Compare the Kawasaki Km
See how the Kawasaki Km stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Kawasaki Km
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Kawasaki models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks