MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kris
5 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
98%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Kris vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kris has an overall 98% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,100 miles.
5
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
187
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kris problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kris MOT tests:
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Other74%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering5%
Kawasaki Kris pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Kris MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kris MOT tests:
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kris pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 19 | 100% | 40,110 |
| 1990 | 4 | 23 | 96% | 20,098 |
Kawasaki Kris reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Kris vehicles in our MOT data,
98% pass the MOT (a 2% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kris MOT issues are:
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Kris in our data has covered around
24,100 miles.
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