MOT reliability
Kawasaki Sherpa
5 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki Sherpa vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Sherpa has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,919 miles.
5
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
652
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Sherpa problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Sherpa MOT tests:
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Other97%
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Brakes18%
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Body & structure9%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering3%
Kawasaki Sherpa pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 7 | 71% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki Sherpa MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Sherpa MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Sherpa pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 26,910 |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 38,199 |
| 2003 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 2,351 |
| 2001 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 53,275 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 3,860 |
Kawasaki Sherpa reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki Sherpa vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Sherpa MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Sherpa in our data has covered around
24,919 miles.
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