MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kmx
69 vehicles · 423 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 69 Kawasaki Kmx vehicles and 423 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kmx has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,619 miles.
69
Vehicles
423
MOT tests
804
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kmx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kmx MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Brakes10%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure3%
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Identification & plates0%
Kawasaki Kmx pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki Kmx's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 12 | 58% |
| 7 | 11 | 55% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 14 | 64% |
| 11 | 13 | 62% |
| 12 | 13 | 62% |
| 13 | 15 | 73% |
| 14 | 16 | 75% |
| 15 | 13 | 77% |
| 16 | 17 | 82% |
| 17 | 24 | 71% |
| 18 | 26 | 73% |
| 19 | 31 | 55% |
| 20 | 19 | 74% |
Fuel types: Petrol (69)
Most common Kawasaki Kmx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kmx MOT tests:
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (22 times)
- Chain guard missing (22 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (20 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (20 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (17 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (17 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (16 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (15 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (15 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (11 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (11 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (10 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (9 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (9 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (9 times)
Kawasaki Kmx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 2,484 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 5,143 |
| 2003 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 29,670 |
| 2002 | 7 | 72 | 67% | 18,501 |
| 2001 | 2 | 17 | 82% | 27,411 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 17,169 |
| 1999 | 3 | 20 | 60% | 21,071 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 44,698 |
| 1996 | 7 | 44 | 64% | 20,502 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 15,410 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 | 88% | — |
| 1992 | 4 | 17 | 76% | 20,932 |
| 1991 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 16,744 |
| 1990 | 9 | 56 | 70% | 25,341 |
| 1989 | 24 | 144 | 76% | 22,693 |
| 1988 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 22,859 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 17,877 |
Kawasaki Kmx reliability FAQ
Across 69 Kawasaki Kmx vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kmx MOT issues are:
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1); Chain guard missing; Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki Kmx in our data has covered around
21,619 miles.
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