MOT reliability
Kawasaki R
2 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki R vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki R has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,676 miles.
2
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
563
Avg miles / year
4.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki R problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki R MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Steering8%
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Brakes3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki R pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 0% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki R MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki R MOT tests:
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (5 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (5 times)
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- No lights fitted at time off test for good visability use only (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a) (1 times)
Kawasaki R pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 5,069 |
| 1998 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 40,283 |
Kawasaki R reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki R vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
4.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki R MOT issues are:
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b); Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki R in our data has covered around
22,676 miles.
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