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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kx420

2 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Kx420 vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kx420 has an overall 60% pass rate.

2
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kx420 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kx420 MOT tests:

  • Other132%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Steering8%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Brakes4%

Kawasaki Kx420 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
15250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Kx420 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kx420 MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
  2. No lights fitted at time of test (3 times)
  3. only to be used during daylight hours (3 times)
  4. Chain guard missing (2 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  7. Rear Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b) (2 times)
  8. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  9. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
  10. front sprocket cover missing (2 times)
  11. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  12. front tyre perished (2 times)
  13. no lights fitted at time of test (2 times)
  14. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  15. Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kx420 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 1 3 67% —
1999 1 2 50% —

Kawasaki Kx420 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Kx420 vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kx420 MOT issues are: Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); No lights fitted at time of test; only to be used during daylight hours.

Compare the Kawasaki Kx420

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