MOT reliability
Kawasaki W 800
7 vehicles · 71 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki W 800 vehicles and 71 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki W 800 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 11,951 miles.
7
Vehicles
71
MOT tests
835
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
19%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki W 800 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki W 800 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
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Other31%
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Lamps & electrical31%
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Body & structure25%
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Brakes25%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
Kawasaki W 800 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 7 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki W 800 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki W 800 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Rear number plate slightly smaller but bsau 145 number clearly visible. (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Front front tyre side wall has slight cracks (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Central Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) (1 times)
- Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left Adjusted. (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki W 800 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 1,508 |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 13,743 |
| 2011 | 5 | 52 | 85% | 13,681 |
Kawasaki W 800 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki W 800 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki W 800 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki W 800 in our data has covered around
11,951 miles.
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