MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kx85
11 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kawasaki Kx85 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kx85 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 263 miles.
11
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
66
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kx85 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kx85 MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Brakes10%
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Steering10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Kawasaki Kx85 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kawasaki Kx85 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kx85 MOT tests:
- No lights fitted at time of test (6 times)
- DAY TIME MOT ONLY (3 times)
- Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (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)
- Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- No lights fitted (2 times)
- Day time mot only (2 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) (1 times)
- Horn missing (1.7.1) (1 times)
- Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (1 times)
- Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kx85 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 100% | — |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 263 |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 100% | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2009 | 1 | 8 | 62% | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 | 83% | — |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2001 | 2 | 4 | 75% | — |
Kawasaki Kx85 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kawasaki Kx85 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kx85 MOT issues are:
No lights fitted at time of test; DAY TIME MOT ONLY; Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1).
The typical Kawasaki Kx85 in our data has covered around
263 miles.
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