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MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI EXs year 2017

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Pass percent:89.51%
(The average a petrol KAWASAKI EX year 2017 passes without issue)
Based on:2,660 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment59
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))53
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))25
Registration plate issues24
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))17
Registration plate lamp issues11
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))7
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))7
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))7
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))5
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))5
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))5
Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))4
Horn not working (7.7 (a))4
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))3
Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))3
Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))3
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))3
Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))2
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))2
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))2
Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))2
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Rear Stop lamp not working rear brake does not illuminate (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing note fairing panel missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing fairng panel missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Stop lamp not working from rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))1
Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking due to lever guard. (6.2.7 (a) (i))1
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Footrest insecure FR/N/S (6.2.12 (a))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail alot of very siezed links (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp not working Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged excessively perished (5.2.3 (j))1
Rear Wheel fixing missing (single fixing) axle spacer missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort |1.2.1 |e||1
Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))1
Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))1
Drive chain worn to excess HAS TIGHT (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))1
Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) os and ns spindle locking device loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Motorcycle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering FRAME FRACTURED IN MULTIPLE PLACES (6.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Engine mounting/bracket bracket missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted adjuster missing (6.1.7 (j) (i))1
Front Brake grabbing severely FRONT CANT BE APPLIED SMOOTHLY (1.2.1 (c))1
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned MUST BE 180mm APART LENSE TO LENSE (4.4.3 (a))1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail Chain link split (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Drive chain excessively tight ADJUSTED DURING TEST (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Rear Rear reflector missing FITTED DURING TEST (4.8.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Footrest missing rear pegs removed and pillion seat pad still fitted (6.2.12 (a))1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))1
Drive chain excessively tight Links siezed (6.1.7 (k) (i))1
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))1
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))1
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))1
Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension attachment bracket/mounting insecure Fork clamp bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Footrest missing no rear foot pegs but has the pillion seat still on (6.2.12 (a))1
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))1
Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Handlebar excessively deformed (2.2.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Footrest missing broken mssing half (6.2.12 (a))1
Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned minimum distance between lamps (180mm) too small (4.4.3 (a))1
Central Rear Upper Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))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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