MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kx450
21 vehicles · 94 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 21 Kawasaki Kx450 vehicles and 94 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kx450 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,200 miles.
21
Vehicles
94
MOT tests
253
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kx450 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kx450 MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Body & structure5%
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Steering5%
Kawasaki Kx450 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 100% |
| 5 | 10 | 70% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 9 | 89% |
| 8 | 12 | 83% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 10 | 70% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (21)
Most common Kawasaki Kx450 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kx450 MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (10 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Chain guard missing (5 times)
- no lights fitted at time of test (5 times)
- Chain guard missing (4 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- day time use only (3 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kx450 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 3 | 67% | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 9 | 100% | 17,200 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 67% | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 75% | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | 78% | — |
| 2008 | 3 | 19 | 74% | — |
| 2007 | 3 | 11 | 100% | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 10 | 90% | — |
| 2005 | 4 | 20 | 95% | — |
Kawasaki Kx450 reliability FAQ
Across 21 Kawasaki Kx450 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kx450 MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Kx450 in our data has covered around
17,200 miles.
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