MOT reliability
Kawasaki S1
25 vehicles · 81 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Kawasaki S1 vehicles and 81 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki S1 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,622 miles.
25
Vehicles
81
MOT tests
119
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki S1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki S1 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Steering11%
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Brakes5%
Kawasaki S1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Kawasaki S1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki S1 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c) (1 times)
- Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Slight cracking on rear tyre noticed at time of test (1 times)
- Slight play on swing arm (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) (1 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Kawasaki S1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,207 |
| 2017 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 4,819 |
| 2013 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 4,502 |
| 2011 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 2,997 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 5,504 |
| 1975 | 4 | 20 | 95% | 24,312 |
| 1974 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 13,912 |
| 1973 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 10,367 |
| 1972 | 9 | 28 | 89% | 14,078 |
| 1971 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 1,519 |
Kawasaki S1 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Kawasaki S1 vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki S1 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b); Front Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c).
The typical Kawasaki S1 in our data has covered around
12,622 miles.
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