MOT reliability
Kawasaki Samurai
5 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Samurai vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Samurai has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 5,285 miles.
5
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
470
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Samurai problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Samurai MOT tests:
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Other400%
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Steering100%
Kawasaki Samurai pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Samurai MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Samurai MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) (1 times)
Kawasaki Samurai pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 6,082 |
| 1971 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 5,699 |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 3,249 |
Kawasaki Samurai reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Samurai vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Samurai MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c); Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1).
The typical Kawasaki Samurai in our data has covered around
5,285 miles.
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