Model report · 2005–2025
KAWASAKI KXF
449cc
Petrol
Class 2
66.7%
first-time pass rate
16.7%
failed outright
194
median miles at test
78
MOT tests, 2005–2025
What fails on a KXF
failure defects by component group · advisories excluded
| Component group | Share of defects | Defects | % of defects |
|---|---|---|---|
| lighting and signalling |
|
10 | 24.4 |
| tyres and wheels |
|
8 | 19.5 |
| lamps and reflectors |
|
5 | 12.2 |
| drive system |
|
4 | 9.8 |
| Identification of the vehicle |
|
3 | 7.3 |
| audible warning (Horn) |
|
3 | 7.3 |
| steering and suspension |
|
3 | 7.3 |
| brakes |
|
2 | 4.9 |
| wheels |
|
2 | 4.9 |
| structure and attachments |
|
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 KXF beats 0 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 KXF.