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MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI BRs year 2021

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mot history
Pass percent:75.82%
(The average a petrol KAWASAKI BR year 2021 passes without issue)
Based on:306 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))12
Headlamp aim out of alignment11
Registration plate lamp issues9
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))6
Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))4
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))4
Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))4
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))4
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))4
Registration plate issues3
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))3
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))3
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))2
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective SPLIT PIN (5.2.1 (d))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect LINKAGE OR SWINGARM BEARINGS/BUSHES SEIZED.SO SHOCK ABSORBER CANT BE TESTED (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect not functioning (5.3.2 (b))1
Drive chain excessively loose also worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Rear suspension linkages siezed (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear suspension has no damping or movement (5.3.2 (b))1
Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii))1
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Central Rear Upper Position lamp not working bulb blown (4.2.1 (a))1
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working bulb blown (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure silencer insecure/leaking gasses. (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Suspension rod modified so the suspension is inoperative rear suspension stiff (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Wheel more than one fixing missing split pin missing . have replaced with new . (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))1
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))1
Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Front Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))1
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced hardly any difference in change of light when brakes applied (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel damaged or distorted to the extent that control of the motorcycle is likely to be adversely affected (5.2.2 (c) (ii))1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect linkage sized/rocker arm (5.3.2 (b))1
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension rod mounting has an unsafe modification Seized Linkage (5.3.3 (c) (i))1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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