MOT reliability
Kawasaki Scorpion
5 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Scorpion vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Scorpion has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,576 miles.
5
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
601
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Scorpion problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Scorpion MOT tests:
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Other93%
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Steering13%
Kawasaki Scorpion pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Scorpion MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Scorpion MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- drive belt scored in centre of belt. (1 times)
- Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Drive belt fouling another component (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Scorpion pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 38,640 |
| 1990 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 20,368 |
| 1987 | 2 | 6 | 67% | 111,780 |
| 1981 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 10,315 |
Kawasaki Scorpion reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Scorpion vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Scorpion MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b).
The typical Kawasaki Scorpion in our data has covered around
58,576 miles.
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