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2016 Kawasaki Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 2016, based on 122 real MOT test results.

84.4%
Pass Rate
15.6%
Fail Rate
122
Total Tests
6,772
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

This page shows all Unclassified cars tested in 2016. Want to see how cars built in 2016 hold up over time?

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2016 Kawasaki Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 2016 Kawasaki Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 84.4% based on 122 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,772 miles on the odometer. With a 15.6% failure rate, the 2016 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2016 Kawasaki Unclassified is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 4.9% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle structure and attachments is the second most common issue at 2.5%. Non-component advisories follows at 1.6%.

Top failures specific to 2016 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 4.9%
Motorcycle structure and attachments 2.5%
Non-component advisories 1.6%

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 Brakes4.9%6
2Motorcycle Structure And Attachments2.5%3
3Non-component Advisories1.6%2
4Identification Of The Vehicle1.6%2
5Motorcycle Wheels1.6%2
6Visibility0.8%1
7Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.8%1
8Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors0.8%1
9Motorcycle Suspension0.8%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 6,772 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 brakes7.26% per 10K miMotorcycle structure and attachments3.63% per 10K miNon-component advisories2.42% per 10K miIdentification of the vehicle2.42% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels2.42% per 10K miVisibility1.21% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.21% per 10K miMotorcycle lamps and reflectors1.21% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension1.21% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes7.264.9%6
Motorcycle structure and attachments3.632.5%3
Non-component advisories2.421.6%2
Identification of the vehicle2.421.6%2
Motorcycle wheels2.421.6%2
Visibility1.210.8%1
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.210.8%1
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors1.210.8%1
Motorcycle suspension1.210.8%1

Mileage Statistics

6,772
Mean
4,440
Median
1,662
25th Percentile
18,253
75th Percentile
23.04% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2016 Kawasaki Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 84.4% based on 122 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 6,772 miles on the odometer. With a 15.6% failure rate, the 2016 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2016 Kawasaki Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 6,772 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 4.9% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 4.9% of MOT failures on 2016 Kawasaki Unclassified models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 2.5% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 2.5% of MOT failures on 2016 Kawasaki Unclassified 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.

Non-component advisories — 1.6% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2016 Kawasaki Unclassified models. Non-component advisories 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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