MOT reliability
Kawasaki S2a
20 vehicles · 58 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Kawasaki S2a vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki S2a has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 7,240 miles.
20
Vehicles
58
MOT tests
672
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki S2a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki S2a MOT tests:
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Other53%
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Brakes27%
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Lamps & electrical23%
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Steering20%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Kawasaki S2a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 71% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20)
Most common Kawasaki S2a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki S2a MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki S2a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 5,181 |
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 | 8 | 62% | 9,779 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 5,407 |
| 2013 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 7,204 |
| 2012 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 8,879 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 10,460 |
| 1973 | 4 | 6 | 83% | 6,968 |
| 1972 | 6 | 20 | 90% | 7,075 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 10,558 |
Kawasaki S2a reliability FAQ
Across 20 Kawasaki S2a vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki S2a MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3).
The typical Kawasaki S2a in our data has covered around
7,240 miles.
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