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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:

  • Other73%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Brakes10%
  • Steering10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%

Kawasaki Kx85 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12100%
22100%
3367%
4580%
53100%
61100%
7367%
82100%
101100%
112100%
133100%
181100%

Fuel types: Petrol (11)

Most common Kawasaki Kx85 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kx85 MOT tests:

  1. No lights fitted at time of test (6 times)
  2. DAY TIME MOT ONLY (3 times)
  3. Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (2 times)
  4. Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  7. Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  9. No lights fitted (2 times)
  10. Day time mot only (2 times)
  11. Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  12. Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) (1 times)
  13. Horn missing (1.7.1) (1 times)
  14. Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1) (1 times)
  15. Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kx85 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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