MOT reliability
Kawasaki Tengai
10 vehicles · 65 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Kawasaki Tengai vehicles and 65 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Tengai has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,387 miles.
10
Vehicles
65
MOT tests
587
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Tengai problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Tengai MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Brakes9%
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Identification & plates2%
Kawasaki Tengai pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 7 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Kawasaki Tengai MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Tengai MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
- Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Tengai pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 25,032 |
| 1996 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 47,041 |
| 1990 | 6 | 41 | 90% | 23,024 |
| 1989 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 21,825 |
Kawasaki Tengai reliability FAQ
Across 10 Kawasaki Tengai vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Tengai MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Tengai in our data has covered around
25,387 miles.
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