MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kr1
152 vehicles · 790 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 152 Kawasaki Kr1 vehicles and 790 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kr1 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,515 miles.
152
Vehicles
790
MOT tests
323
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kr1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kr1 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Brakes11%
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Steering11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Kr1 pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki Kr1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 10 | 80% |
| 16 | 36 | 69% |
| 17 | 54 | 81% |
| 18 | 43 | 88% |
| 19 | 46 | 83% |
| 20 | 50 | 76% |
Fuel types: Petrol (152)
Most common Kawasaki Kr1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kr1 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (12 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (12 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (10 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (9 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (9 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (8 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (7 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (7 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (6 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (6 times)
Kawasaki Kr1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,602 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 7,680 |
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 54,657 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 24,058 |
| 1998 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 11,935 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 9,339 |
| 1995 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 10,004 |
| 1994 | 2 | 14 | 71% | 25,339 |
| 1993 | 2 | 9 | 78% | 11,789 |
| 1992 | 4 | 17 | 88% | 15,121 |
| 1991 | 3 | 15 | 93% | 20,690 |
| 1990 | 41 | 203 | 88% | 18,685 |
| 1989 | 80 | 448 | 85% | 19,797 |
| 1988 | 9 | 45 | 84% | 24,270 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 15,858 |
| 1971 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 15,920 |
Kawasaki Kr1 reliability FAQ
Across 152 Kawasaki Kr1 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kr1 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); No lights fitted at time of test.
The typical Kawasaki Kr1 in our data has covered around
19,515 miles.
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