MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ltd twin
14 vehicles · 78 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Kawasaki Ltd twin vehicles and 78 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ltd twin has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,690 miles.
14
Vehicles
78
MOT tests
325
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ltd twin problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ltd twin MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Steering12%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Body & structure10%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Kawasaki Ltd twin pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Kawasaki Ltd twin MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ltd twin MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (5 times)
- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Chain guard missing (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Advise front brake fluid reservoir poorly mounted (2 times)
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (2 times)
- front mudguard missing. (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Rear Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ltd twin pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,763 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 13,029 |
| 1983 | 5 | 36 | 81% | 21,302 |
| 1982 | 6 | 39 | 87% | 22,968 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 12,054 |
Kawasaki Ltd twin reliability FAQ
Across 14 Kawasaki Ltd twin vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ltd twin MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Ltd twin in our data has covered around
19,690 miles.
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