Kawasaki Kle
MotorcycleFrom 769 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, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm and a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 18 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 | 18 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 13 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| audible warning not working | 6 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 3 |
| a transmission belt, chain, sprocket or pulley excessively loose or worn | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution | 2 |
| exhaust system leaking or insecure | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 35.9% of failures are serious: 32.8% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 3.1% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 88.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
| 2015 | 87.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2014 | 91.1% | significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a wheel bearing with excessive play |
Typical mileage
Half of all Kles tested had between 11,706 and 27,834 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,319 median miles, the Kle has 0.071 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 Kle MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Kle has a 88.4% MOT pass rate based on 769 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Kle?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Kle is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Kle at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Kle is 16,319 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,706 and 27,834 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.