Kawasaki Br Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Kawasaki Br reliable? We analysed 1,133 real MOT tests across 206 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki Br is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Br.
Kawasaki Br Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Br. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki Br MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki Br to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki Br Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Kawasaki Br models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Kawasaki Br Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Kawasaki Br owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Kawasaki Br MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Br year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 237 | 91.6% | 2,629 | 4,503 | 8,012 |
| 2017 | 78 | 94.9% | 2,371 | 5,653 | 7,987 |
| 2016 | 636 | 89.0% | 3,388 | 6,436 | 10,640 |
| 2015 | 171 | 86.0% | 3,296 | 6,128 | 9,854 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki Br Last?
Based on 206 Kawasaki Br vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki Br Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Br MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Kawasaki Br
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.9% MOT pass rate from 78 tests
86.0% MOT pass rate from 171 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Br is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.9% across 78 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kawasaki Br Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Br THIS CAR | 89.6% | 1,133 | 5,912 mi | 11 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-6R | 81.7% | 204,826 | 19,965 mi | 31 yrs |
| Kawasaki ZX-9R | 83.7% | 103,150 | 22,736 mi | 32 yrs |
| Kawasaki ER5 | 81.2% | 65,763 | 22,023 mi | 30 yrs |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport SE Tech TD4 | 89.6% | 864 | 69,539 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Br outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kawasaki BrShould you buy a used Kawasaki Br?
The Kawasaki Br has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.6% across 1,133 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Kawasaki Br with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Kawasaki Br owner drives around 896 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki Br models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.