MOT reliability
Kawasaki Mule
23 vehicles · 104 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 23 Kawasaki Mule vehicles and 104 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Mule has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,581 miles.
23
Vehicles
104
MOT tests
852
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Mule problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Mule MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Brakes2%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Mule pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 75% |
| 4 | 17 | 65% |
| 5 | 16 | 56% |
| 6 | 15 | 73% |
| 7 | 14 | 79% |
| 8 | 6 | 50% |
| 9 | 7 | 57% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 6 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (20), Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Mule MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Mule MOT tests:
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (5 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (5 times)
- Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) (2 times)
Kawasaki Mule pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 1,434 |
| 2013 | 2 | 16 | 81% | 4,645 |
| 2012 | 3 | 19 | 63% | 88,144 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 3,949 |
| 2010 | 1 | 5 | 60% | — |
| 2009 | 6 | 24 | 62% | 9,201 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 6,259 |
| 2006 | 2 | 10 | 70% | 11,407 |
| 2004 | 2 | 13 | 62% | 9,948 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 22,453 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 1,877 |
Kawasaki Mule reliability FAQ
Across 23 Kawasaki Mule vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Mule MOT issues are:
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b); Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b); Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Mule in our data has covered around
21,581 miles.
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