MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ksr
51 vehicles · 187 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 51 Kawasaki Ksr vehicles and 187 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ksr has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,342 miles.
51
Vehicles
187
MOT tests
389
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ksr problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ksr MOT tests:
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Other43%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
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Brakes16%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Steering6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Body & structure3%
Kawasaki Ksr pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 8 | 88% |
| 11 | 9 | 78% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 11 | 82% |
| 15 | 8 | 88% |
| 16 | 9 | 89% |
| 17 | 11 | 91% |
| 18 | 12 | 92% |
| 19 | 7 | 100% |
| 20 | 6 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (51)
Most common Kawasaki Ksr MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ksr MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front fitted split pin (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ksr pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,999 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 28,770 |
| 2020 | 3 | 4 | 100% | 10,145 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 21,842 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 753 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 7,981 |
| 2009 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 5,224 |
| 2008 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 13,399 |
| 2007 | 6 | 25 | 84% | 3,454 |
| 2006 | 9 | 28 | 86% | 2,043 |
| 2004 | 5 | 25 | 88% | 8,760 |
| 2003 | 2 | 14 | 93% | 9,134 |
| 2002 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 5,700 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,088 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,511 |
| 1999 | 2 | 24 | 79% | 17,567 |
| 1998 | 5 | 17 | 88% | 16,350 |
| 1996 | 3 | 5 | 100% | 13,045 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 62,189 |
| 1991 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 1,976 |
| 1987 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,484 |
Kawasaki Ksr reliability FAQ
Across 51 Kawasaki Ksr vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ksr MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Ksr in our data has covered around
10,342 miles.
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