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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Meanstreak

5 vehicles · 61 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Meanstreak vehicles and 61 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Meanstreak has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,392 miles.

5
Vehicles
61
MOT tests
1,569
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Meanstreak problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Meanstreak MOT tests:

  • Other62%
  • Seatbelts & equipment18%
  • Emissions & nuisance16%
  • Brakes11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Lamps & electrical4%

Kawasaki Meanstreak pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31100%
43100%
53100%
63100%
73100%
82100%
91100%
10475%
113100%
12580%
13475%
142100%
152100%
162100%
17580%
18580%
193100%
202100%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Meanstreak MOT faults

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

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (10 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
  3. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (6 times)
  4. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
  6. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  12. engine oil level low (1 times)
  13. gear lever loose on shaft (1 times)
  14. front tyre tread low (1 times)
  15. Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a) (1 times)

Kawasaki Meanstreak pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2006 1 1 100% 25,961
2004 1 5 100% 26,599
2003 1 15 80% 26,832
2002 2 40 92% 51,284

Kawasaki Meanstreak reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Meanstreak vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Meanstreak MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Headlamp masks/converters fitted.

The typical Kawasaki Meanstreak in our data has covered around 36,392 miles.

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