MOT reliability
Kawasaki Versys 1000
16 vehicles · 146 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Kawasaki Versys 1000 vehicles and 146 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Versys 1000 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 24,478 miles.
16
Vehicles
146
MOT tests
1,791
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Versys 1000 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Versys 1000 MOT tests:
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Other45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Brakes19%
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Steering15%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Body & structure3%
Kawasaki Versys 1000 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 13 | 92% |
| 4 | 16 | 94% |
| 5 | 14 | 93% |
| 6 | 16 | 94% |
| 7 | 14 | 86% |
| 8 | 16 | 88% |
| 9 | 14 | 93% |
| 10 | 10 | 90% |
| 11 | 12 | 92% |
| 12 | 10 | 90% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Kawasaki Versys 1000 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Versys 1000 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (3 times)
- Front pass main beam not working (2 times)
- Offside Front lots of reserve travel in front brake lever (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower rear shock mount bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- advise numberplate light not working (2 times)
- Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 10% (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Versys 1000 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 8,528 |
| 2016 | 3 | 21 | 100% | 16,263 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 15,563 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 28,914 |
| 2012 | 9 | 100 | 90% | 29,764 |
| 2011 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 21,983 |
Kawasaki Versys 1000 reliability FAQ
Across 16 Kawasaki Versys 1000 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Versys 1000 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Kawasaki Versys 1000 in our data has covered around
24,478 miles.
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