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MOT reliability

Kawasaki S1b

2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki S1b vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki S1b has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 23,861 miles.

2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
4
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki S1b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki S1b MOT tests:

  • Other120%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki S1b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki S1b MOT tests:

  1. Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  2. Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  3. Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  4. Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
  5. rear tyre perishing (1 times)
  6. Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)

Kawasaki S1b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1974 2 7 86% 23,861

Kawasaki S1b reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki S1b vehicles in our MOT data, 86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki S1b MOT issues are: Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e); Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e); Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki S1b in our data has covered around 23,861 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki S1b

See how the Kawasaki S1b stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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