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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Lowrider

3 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Kawasaki Lowrider vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Lowrider has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,984 miles.

3
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
157
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Lowrider problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Lowrider MOT tests:

  • Other76%
  • Steering8%
  • Seatbelts & equipment8%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Brakes3%
  • Identification & plates3%

Kawasaki Lowrider pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Kawasaki Lowrider MOT faults

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

  1. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  2. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
  3. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
  4. Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  5. Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
  6. advise service brakes (2 times)
  7. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  8. Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (2 times)
  9. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  11. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  12. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  13. Rear Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
  14. Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  15. Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)

Kawasaki Lowrider pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 1 11 82% —
1982 1 7 57% 13,984
1974 1 1 100% —

Kawasaki Lowrider reliability FAQ

Across 3 Kawasaki Lowrider vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Lowrider MOT issues are: Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Lowrider in our data has covered around 13,984 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Lowrider

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