MOT reliability
Kawasaki Sc
555 vehicles · 3,262 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate
Based on 555 Kawasaki Sc vehicles and 3,262 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Sc has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,972 miles.
555
Vehicles
3,262
MOT tests
2,468
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Sc problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Sc MOT tests:
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Brakes37%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Steering12%
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Other11%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Identification & plates1%
Kawasaki Sc pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki Sc's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 21 | 81% |
| 3 | 524 | 91% |
| 4 | 493 | 88% |
| 5 | 459 | 88% |
| 6 | 420 | 90% |
| 7 | 374 | 89% |
| 8 | 355 | 87% |
| 9 | 291 | 90% |
| 10 | 198 | 88% |
| 11 | 96 | 91% |
| 12 | 29 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (555)
Most common Kawasaki Sc MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Sc MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (148 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (142 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (131 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (98 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (88 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (60 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (59 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (58 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (52 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (50 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (49 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (40 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (39 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (36 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (32 times)
Kawasaki Sc pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 58 | 84% | 15,646 |
| 2017 | 66 | 322 | 83% | 24,791 |
| 2016 | 223 | 1,248 | 88% | 19,995 |
| 2015 | 104 | 652 | 90% | 18,711 |
| 2014 | 148 | 980 | 92% | 16,415 |
| 1974 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 9,789 |
Kawasaki Sc reliability FAQ
Across 555 Kawasaki Sc vehicles in our MOT data,
89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Sc MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Sc in our data has covered around
18,972 miles.
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