MOT reliability
Kawasaki S1a
14 vehicles · 45 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 14 Kawasaki S1a vehicles and 45 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki S1a has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,493 miles.
14
Vehicles
45
MOT tests
153
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki S1a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki S1a MOT tests:
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Other187%
Kawasaki S1a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 67% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14)
Most common Kawasaki S1a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki S1a MOT tests:
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (3 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside handlebar light switch damaged (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Dipswitch does not extinquish main beam/s, leaving at least 1 dipped beam headlamp (1.2.2b(i)) (1 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Kawasaki S1a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 10,982 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 12,463 |
| 2013 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 8,358 |
| 2009 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 17,295 |
| 2005 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 15,592 |
| 1973 | 5 | 16 | 81% | 4,700 |
| 1972 | 2 | 5 | 100% | 2,534 |
Kawasaki S1a reliability FAQ
Across 14 Kawasaki S1a vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki S1a MOT issues are:
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a); Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)); Oil leak.
The typical Kawasaki S1a in our data has covered around
8,493 miles.
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