Kawasaki S3

Based on 42 Kawasaki S3 vehicles and 170 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki S3 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,756 miles.

Kawasaki S3 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki S3 MOT tests:

• Other91%
• Seatbelts & equipment11%
• Brakes11%
• Steering9%
• Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
• Lamps & electrical7%

Kawasaki S3 pass rate by age

Fuel types: Petrol (42)

Most common Kawasaki S3 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki S3 MOT tests:

1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
2. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (2 times)
3. weak centre stand spring (2 times)
4. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
5. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (2 times)
6. Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (2 times)
7. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
8. EXHAUST IS SLIGHTLY NOISY. (2 times)
9. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
10. Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
11. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
12. Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
13. Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
14. Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
15. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Rear light not working (1.1.3a) (1 times)

Kawasaki S3 pass rate by registration year

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