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1991 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Ex305-b8 models manufactured in 1991, based on 77 real MOT test results.

67.5%
Pass Rate
32.5%
Fail Rate
77
Total Tests
23,332
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1991 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 MOT Analysis

The 1991 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 has an MOT pass rate of 67.5% based on 77 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 23,332 miles on the odometer. With a 32.5% failure rate, the 1991 Ex305-b8 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1991 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 is Motorcycle steering, responsible for 1.3% of failures. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs range from £150–600. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 1.3%.

⚠ Based on limited data (77 tests)

Top failures specific to 1991 models only. The overall Ex305-b8 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle steering 1.3%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 1.3%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Steering1.3%1
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments1.3%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 23,332 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle steering0.56% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments0.56% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle steering0.561.3%1
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.561.3%1

Mileage Statistics

23,332
Mean
31,656
Median
19,091
25th Percentile
36,601
75th Percentile
13.93% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1991 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 has an MOT pass rate of 67.5% based on 77 tests — slightly above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 23,332 miles on the odometer. With a 32.5% failure rate, the 1991 Ex305-b8 is rated as "Good" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1991 Kawasaki Ex305-b8, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle steering: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels. With relatively low average mileage of 23,332 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle steering — 1.3% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 1991 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 1.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 1.3% of MOT failures on 1991 Kawasaki Ex305-b8 models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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