MOT reliability
Kawasaki S3a
27 vehicles · 110 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Kawasaki S3a vehicles and 110 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki S3a has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 17,366 miles.
27
Vehicles
110
MOT tests
534
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki S3a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki S3a MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Steering25%
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Seatbelts & equipment12%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
Kawasaki S3a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 100% |
| 2 | 4 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (27)
Most common Kawasaki S3a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki S3a MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (6 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a) (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a) (2 times)
Kawasaki S3a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 26,449 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 11,804 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 7,182 |
| 2012 | 3 | 10 | 100% | 14,658 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 7,396 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 14,708 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 40,485 |
| 1976 | 5 | 29 | 90% | 24,129 |
| 1975 | 7 | 44 | 84% | 21,261 |
| 1974 | 4 | 8 | 88% | 4,365 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 18,149 |
Kawasaki S3a reliability FAQ
Across 27 Kawasaki S3a vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki S3a MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).
The typical Kawasaki S3a in our data has covered around
17,366 miles.
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