MOT reliability
Kawasaki S2
78 vehicles · 255 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 78 Kawasaki S2 vehicles and 255 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki S2 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,210 miles.
78
Vehicles
255
MOT tests
196
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki S2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki S2 MOT tests:
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Other82%
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Steering21%
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Brakes5%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki S2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 86% |
| 2 | 16 | 75% |
| 3 | 8 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 5 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (78)
Most common Kawasaki S2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki S2 MOT tests:
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (9 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (8 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (6 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4) (3 times)
- throttle assy slightly insecure on handlebar (2 times)
- Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play swing arm bushes (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki S2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 8,462 |
| 2018 | 4 | 7 | 57% | 13,684 |
| 2017 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 5,537 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 11,269 |
| 2015 | 3 | 7 | 71% | 7,481 |
| 2014 | 5 | 21 | 76% | 13,329 |
| 2013 | 3 | 7 | 71% | 9,967 |
| 2012 | 4 | 10 | 90% | 5,055 |
| 2011 | 5 | 23 | 91% | 10,985 |
| 2010 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 8,229 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 9,649 |
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,290 |
| 2006 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 15,817 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 5,055 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 16,937 |
| 1994 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 22,494 |
| 1991 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 17,103 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 36 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 2,665 |
| 1977 | 1 | 12 | 100% | 8,089 |
| 1974 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 164 |
| 1973 | 9 | 44 | 84% | 11,252 |
| 1972 | 20 | 52 | 94% | 8,244 |
| 1971 | 7 | 16 | 100% | 6,016 |
Kawasaki S2 reliability FAQ
Across 78 Kawasaki S2 vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki S2 MOT issues are:
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki S2 in our data has covered around
9,210 miles.
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