MOT reliability
Kawasaki S1c
18 vehicles · 79 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Kawasaki S1c vehicles and 79 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki S1c has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,992 miles.
18
Vehicles
79
MOT tests
123
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki S1c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki S1c MOT tests:
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Other125%
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Brakes12%
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Steering12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
Kawasaki S1c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Kawasaki S1c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki S1c MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (1 times)
- Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) (1 times)
- Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) (1 times)
- Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Kawasaki S1c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 661 |
| 2008 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 10,825 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 17,092 |
| 1975 | 13 | 58 | 86% | 18,250 |
| 1974 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 12,138 |
Kawasaki S1c reliability FAQ
Across 18 Kawasaki S1c vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki S1c MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c).
The typical Kawasaki S1c in our data has covered around
15,992 miles.
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