MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kvf
34 vehicles · 92 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 34 Kawasaki Kvf vehicles and 92 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kvf has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,535 miles.
34
Vehicles
92
MOT tests
343
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kvf problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kvf MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Steering4%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Kvf pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 16 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 12 | 92% |
| 7 | 10 | 90% |
| 8 | 10 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 57% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34)
Most common Kawasaki Kvf MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kvf MOT tests:
- COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION (11 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Play in steering links (3 times)
- Rear Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- advise mirrors not fitted at time of test. (2 times)
- advise stand missing (2 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- All service controls loose (2 times)
- Brake performance unable to be tested Too much play in wheel bearings to test (1.2.1 (g)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kvf pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 8,484 |
| 2017 | 12 | 23 | 100% | 7,021 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 5,445 |
| 2015 | 4 | 16 | 100% | 3,866 |
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 7,194 |
| 2013 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 4,075 |
| 2012 | 3 | 9 | 67% | 6,031 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 5,098 |
| 2010 | 2 | 13 | 100% | 3,682 |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 5,608 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,034 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 6,626 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
Kawasaki Kvf reliability FAQ
Across 34 Kawasaki Kvf vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kvf MOT issues are:
COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION; Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Play in steering links.
The typical Kawasaki Kvf in our data has covered around
5,535 miles.
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