MOT reliability
Kawasaki W1
12 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Kawasaki W1 vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki W1 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,415 miles.
12
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
260
Avg miles / year
0.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki W1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki W1 MOT tests:
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Other225%
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Steering75%
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Lamps & electrical25%
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Seatbelts & equipment25%
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Brakes25%
Kawasaki W1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12)
Most common Kawasaki W1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki W1 MOT tests:
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) (1 times)
- Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride Rear axel split pin missing. (6.2.1h) (1 times)
- Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (1 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (1 times)
- rear tyre slightly perished (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki W1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 44,331 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 140 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 42,431 |
| 2011 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 8,534 |
| 2010 | 2 | 3 | 100% | 12,717 |
| 2002 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 12,452 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 2,168 |
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 23,993 |
| 1975 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 29,653 |
| 1966 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 11,519 |
Kawasaki W1 reliability FAQ
Across 12 Kawasaki W1 vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki W1 MOT issues are:
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2); Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1).
The typical Kawasaki W1 in our data has covered around
20,415 miles.
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