Kawasaki En
MotorcycleFrom 543 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely and reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 8 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 8 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 4 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 3 |
| a tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely which could cause sudden deflation of the tyre | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| a transmission belt or chain excessively tight | 2 |
| audible warning not working | 2 |
| a stop lamp(s) does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls or remains on when the brakes are released | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 89.9% | a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2015 | 90.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ens tested had between 6,643 and 15,908 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 10,332 median miles, the En has 0.089 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Kawasaki models
| Kawasaki Zx-6R | 81.3% |
| Kawasaki Zx | 90.4% |
| Kawasaki Zx-9R | 83.8% |
| Kawasaki Unclassified | 80.2% |
| Kawasaki Zr | 87.3% |
Common questions
What is the Kawasaki En MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki En has a 90.8% MOT pass rate based on 543 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki En?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki En is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki En at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki En is 10,332 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 6,643 and 15,908 miles.
MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.