KAWASAKI BIKE

749cc Petrol Class 2

85.6%

first-time pass rate

12.9%

failed outright

27,292

median miles at test

139

MOT tests, 2005–2025

Pass rate by mileage

how the BIKE's first-time pass rate falls with the odometer · class average 84.9%

A low-mileage BIKE passes first time 84.8% of the time; by 30k that's 82.9%.

First-time pass rate by odometer reading at test, 10,000-mile bands for this model. Mileage is the strongest reliability signal. See the full curve.

What fails on a BIKE

failure defects by component group · advisories excluded

Component group	Defects	% of defects
steering and suspension	16	39
brakes	8	19.5
lighting and signalling	5	12.2
tyres and wheels	3	7.3
structure and attachments	2	4.9
fuel and exhaust	2	4.9
tyres	2	4.9
lamps and reflectors	1	2.4
suspension	1	2.4
driving controls	1	2.4

Defects recorded against failed normal tests, 2005–2025, grouped by DVSA inspection section. One test can record multiple defects.

How rivals compare

same type, similar capacity, high test volume

On first-time pass rate the BIKE beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ZX-6R, SUZUKI GSF600, YAMAHA FZS600).

KAWASAKI ZX-6R 78.1% pass · 174k tests SUZUKI GSF600 77.3% pass · 143k tests YAMAHA FZS600 82.6% pass · 137k tests TRIUMPH SPRINT 85.6% pass · 133k tests

Rivals share this bike's type and sit within ±30% of its engine capacity, ≥ 5,000 tests. Card colour = better/worse first-time pass rate than the BIKE.