MOT reliability
Kawasaki Rx
3 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Rx vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Rx has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,660 miles.
3
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
889
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Rx problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Rx MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering20%
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Brakes20%
Kawasaki Rx pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Rx MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Rx MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a) (1 times)
Kawasaki Rx pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 25,274 |
| 1986 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 45,832 |
| 1985 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 11,875 |
Kawasaki Rx reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Rx vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Rx MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Rx in our data has covered around
27,660 miles.
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