MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kxf 450
11 vehicles · 88 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kawasaki Kxf 450 vehicles and 88 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kxf 450 has an overall 81% pass rate.
11
Vehicles
88
MOT tests
393
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kxf 450 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kxf 450 MOT tests:
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Other80%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Seatbelts & equipment11%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes5%
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Steering5%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Kawasaki Kxf 450 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 10 | 70% |
| 9 | 9 | 78% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 80% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kawasaki Kxf 450 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kxf 450 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (14 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (13 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (12 times)
- Chain guard missing (9 times)
- no lights fitted at time of test (7 times)
- No lights fitted at time of test (5 times)
- Horn missing (1.7.1) (4 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Bike presented for test fitted with road legal, off-road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable. (4 times)
- Bike presented for test without rear footrests fitted. Not required - as single seat, off-road type machine. Designed to carry the rider only. (4 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Bike presented for test without lights fitted. Not required - as tested in accordance with daytime MOT requirements. Passed test - implications explained to customer. (3 times)
- Bike presented for test fitted with road legal off-road type tyres. Unable to obtain stable brake test readings - brake performance acceptable. (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Kawasaki Kxf 450 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 86% | — |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2010 | 1 | 15 | 87% | — |
| 2009 | 2 | 11 | 91% | — |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 100% | — |
| 2007 | 2 | 31 | 81% | — |
| 2006 | 1 | 19 | 63% | — |
Kawasaki Kxf 450 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kawasaki Kxf 450 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kxf 450 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).
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