MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI KAWASAKIs year 1998

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Pass percent:76.74%

(The average a petrol KAWASAKI KAWASAKI year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:2,717 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate issues	82
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	48
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	35
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	32
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	21
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	12
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	11
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	7
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	7
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	5
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake component leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Riders seat missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate issues	82
Headlamp aim out of alignment	72
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	48
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	35
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	32
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	31
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	21
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	21
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	15
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	14
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	14
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	12
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	11
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	11
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	10
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	10
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	9
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	9
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	9
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	9
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	8
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	7
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	7
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	7
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	7
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	7
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	7
Headlamp incorrect colour \|1.2.1\|	7
Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	7
Front Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	6
Riders seat insecure \|6.2.1a\|	6
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	6
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	5
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	5
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear reflector missing \|4.8.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	5
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	5
Locking device\|s\| not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride \|6.2.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Registration plate lamp issues	5
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	5
Horn missing \|1.7.1\|	5
Front position lamp incorrect colour \|1.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	4
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	4
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	4
Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. \|4.2.2\|	4
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing \|2.4.A.2b\|	4
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	4
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	4
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	4
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	4
Rear Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	4
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	4
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	4
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	4
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. \|3.3.A2a\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	4
Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	4
Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering \|2.1.2a\|	3
Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded \|3.2.A1h\|	3
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling \|2.5.1\|	3
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light \|1.3.1b\|	3
Front Brake disc\|s\| is excessively distorted \|3.2.A1m\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute \|1.5.1c\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake \|3.3.A1b\|	3
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside \|1.6.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% \|3.3.A2b\|	3
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	3
Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))	3
Centre Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.B1a\|	2
Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables \|2.1.2c\|	2
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering \|2.5.1\|	2
Front Brake component leaking fluid \|3.2.B4\|	2
Steering lock stop missing \|2.1.3\|	2
Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Offside Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	2
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	2
Front position lamp missing \|1.1.1a\|	2
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn \|2.4.B.4\|	2
Riders seat missing \|6.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low \|3.2.B1d\|	2
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| insecure \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	2
Chain guard insecure \|6.2.1c\|	2
Brake pipe excessively corroded	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1b\|	2
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.2c\|	2
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.C2c\|	2
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts \|3.2.B2c\|	2
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	2
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. \|2.3.6c\|	2
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded \|6.2.1b\|	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.3\|	2
Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))	2
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))	2
Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2

MOT History from tests of petrol KAWASAKI KAWASAKIs year 1998

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