MOT reliability
Kawasaki W
5 vehicles · 76 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Kawasaki W vehicles and 76 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki W has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,427 miles.
5
Vehicles
76
MOT tests
861
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki W problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki W MOT tests:
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Other160%
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Brakes100%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
Kawasaki W pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 6 | 50% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 5 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Kawasaki W MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki W MOT tests:
- Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a) (1 times)
- Front Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear Brake clevis joint insecure (1.1.15 (c)) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- tape on h/light for aim (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki W pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 11,695 |
| 2005 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 8,470 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 12,265 |
| 2001 | 2 | 34 | 88% | 32,353 |
Kawasaki W reliability FAQ
Across 5 Kawasaki W vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki W MOT issues are:
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6); Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a).
The typical Kawasaki W in our data has covered around
19,427 miles.
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