Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI KX450
450cc
Petrol
Class 2
85.3%
first-time pass rate
12.0%
failed outright
1,286
median miles at test
75
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a KX450
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lamps and reflectors |
|
4 | 21.1 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
4 | 21.1 |
| suspension |
|
3 | 15.8 |
| lighting and signalling |
|
2 | 10.5 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
2 | 10.5 |
| structure and attachments |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| brakes |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| tyres |
|
1 | 5.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
1 | 5.3 |
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 KX450 beats 3 of its 4 closest rivals (KAWASAKI ER5, YAMAHA XV535, SUZUKI GS500).
KAWASAKI
ER5
77.4% pass · 53.1k tests
YAMAHA
XV535
82.7% pass · 48.1k tests
SUZUKI
GS500
76.4% pass · 44.9k tests
SUZUKI
AN400
86.2% pass · 27.1k 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 KX450.