MOT reliability
Kawasaki Xanthus
7 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Xanthus vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Xanthus has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,195 miles.
7
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
1,516
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Xanthus problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Xanthus MOT tests:
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Other96%
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Brakes10%
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Steering8%
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Body & structure4%
Kawasaki Xanthus pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Xanthus MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Xanthus MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- handlebars not central in clamps (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- handlebars not centered (1 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
- rear engine mount bolt missing (1 times)
Kawasaki Xanthus pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 13,902 |
| 2000 | 2 | 30 | 87% | 37,863 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 50% | 20,866 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 51,654 |
| 1992 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 18,568 |
Kawasaki Xanthus reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Xanthus vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Xanthus MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i)); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); handlebars not central in clamps.
The typical Kawasaki Xanthus in our data has covered around
33,195 miles.
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