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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Sceptre

2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki Sceptre vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Sceptre has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 42,265 miles.

2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
214
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Sceptre problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Sceptre MOT tests:

  • Other133%
  • Brakes7%
  • Steering7%

Kawasaki Sceptre pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki Sceptre MOT faults

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

  1. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
  2. Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
  3. Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
  4. Exhaust clamp missing from n/s exhaust/balance box (1 times)
  5. Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  6. Rear tyre centre tread wearing down (1 times)
  7. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  8. Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
  9. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  11. Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  13. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) (1 times)

Kawasaki Sceptre pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1983 2 7 71% 42,265

Kawasaki Sceptre reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki Sceptre vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Sceptre MOT issues are: Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c); Headlamp masks/converters fitted; Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).

The typical Kawasaki Sceptre in our data has covered around 42,265 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Sceptre

See how the Kawasaki Sceptre stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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