MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kx450f
51 vehicles · 208 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 51 Kawasaki Kx450f vehicles and 208 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kx450f has an overall 87% pass rate.
51
Vehicles
208
MOT tests
124
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kx450f problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kx450f MOT tests:
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Other64%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure5%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Kawasaki Kx450f pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 83% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 13 | 92% |
| 4 | 20 | 100% |
| 5 | 17 | 88% |
| 6 | 21 | 90% |
| 7 | 17 | 82% |
| 8 | 12 | 92% |
| 9 | 15 | 73% |
| 10 | 16 | 81% |
| 11 | 13 | 92% |
| 12 | 15 | 80% |
| 13 | 12 | 92% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (51)
Most common Kawasaki Kx450f MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kx450f MOT tests:
- no lights fitted at time of test (16 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (15 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (14 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (13 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (10 times)
- Chain guard missing (9 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (8 times)
- Chain guard missing (5 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a)) (5 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test. (5 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (5 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
Kawasaki Kx450f pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2020 | 1 | 4 | 100% | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 7 | 86% | — |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 50% | — |
| 2015 | 3 | 7 | 71% | — |
| 2013 | 8 | 37 | 89% | — |
| 2012 | 5 | 21 | 90% | — |
| 2011 | 5 | 17 | 88% | — |
| 2010 | 7 | 25 | 92% | — |
| 2009 | 6 | 35 | 83% | — |
| 2008 | 2 | 6 | 100% | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 17 | 76% | — |
| 2006 | 4 | 23 | 83% | — |
| 2005 | 2 | 2 | 100% | — |
Kawasaki Kx450f reliability FAQ
Across 51 Kawasaki Kx450f vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kx450f MOT issues are:
no lights fitted at time of test; No lights fitted at time of test; Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
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