Kawasaki Kx Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Kawasaki Kx car check
Is the Kawasaki Kx reliable? We analysed 1,203 real MOT tests across 461 vehicles to find out.
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The Kawasaki Kx is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Kawasaki Kx.
Kawasaki Kx Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Kawasaki Kx. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Kawasaki Kx MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Kawasaki Kx to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Kawasaki Kx MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Kawasaki Kx year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 60 | 93.3% | 472 | 472 | 472 |
| 2019 | 61 | 83.6% | 742 | 998 | 998 |
| 2016 | 64 | 92.2% | 62 | 113 | 113 |
| 2014 | 61 | 90.2% | 150 | 357 | 652 |
| 2013 | 58 | 86.2% | 54 | 72 | 167 |
| 2008 | 61 | 88.5% | 62 | 5,659 | 32,016 |
| 1998 | 55 | 83.6% | 281 | 341 | 1,215 |
How Long Does a Kawasaki Kx Last?
Based on 461 Kawasaki Kx vehicles on UK roads.
Kawasaki Kx Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Kawasaki Kx 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 Kx
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.3% MOT pass rate from 60 tests
83.6% MOT pass rate from 55 tests
The best year to buy a used Kawasaki Kx is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.3% across 60 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 83.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Kawasaki Kx Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki Kx THIS CAR | 86.9% | 1,203 | 715 mi | 28 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 |
| Jeep Compass S PHEV Auto | 84.9% | 1,228 | 39,506 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Kawasaki ZX-6R (81.7% pass rate) and the Kawasaki ZX-9R (83.7% pass rate), the Kawasaki Kx outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Kawasaki KxShould you buy a used Kawasaki Kx?
The Kawasaki Kx has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.9% across 1,203 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
In terms of longevity, most Kawasaki Kx models stay on UK roads for around 28 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.