Kawasaki Sc
MotorcycleFrom 403 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
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 significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 20 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 | 20 |
| brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm | 19 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 10 |
| a shock absorber not functioning or leaking severely | 6 |
| steering head bearings excessively stiff, notchy, or with excessive wear or play | 4 |
| a footrest missing or insecure | 4 |
| reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear | 3 |
| wheels of a solo motorcycle sufficiently misaligned to adversely affect the handling or steering | 3 |
| handlebar mounting insecure | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 41.9% of failures are serious: 41.9% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £85.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 82.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Scs tested had between 7,771 and 22,218 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,857 median miles, the Sc has 0.116 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 Sc MOT pass rate?
The Kawasaki Sc has a 83.9% MOT pass rate based on 403 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Kawasaki Sc?
The most common MOT failure on the Kawasaki Sc is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Kawasaki Sc at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Kawasaki Sc is 13,857 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,771 and 22,218 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.