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2018 Kawasaki Unclassified MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Unclassified models manufactured in 2018, based on 61 real MOT test results.

88.5%
Pass Rate
11.5%
Fail Rate
61
Total Tests
8,149
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2018 Kawasaki Unclassified MOT Analysis

The 2018 Kawasaki Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 88.5% based on 61 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,149 miles on the odometer. With a 11.5% failure rate, the 2018 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2018 Kawasaki Unclassified is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 3.3% of failures. 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 range from £100–400. Body, chassis, structure is the second most common issue at 1.6%. Motorcycle wheels follows at 1.6%.

⚠ Based on limited data (61 tests)

Top failures specific to 2018 models only. The overall Unclassified page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 3.3%
Motorcycle wheels 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 Structure And Attachments3.3%2
2Body, Chassis, Structure1.6%1
3Motorcycle Wheels1.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 8,149 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 structure and attachments4.02% per 10K miBody & Structure2.01% per 10K miMotorcycle wheels2.01% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments4.023.3%2
Body & Structure2.011.6%1
Motorcycle wheels2.011.6%1

Mileage Statistics

8,149
Mean
4,729
Median
2,336
25th Percentile
8,481
75th Percentile
14.11% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 2018 Kawasaki Unclassified has an MOT pass rate of 88.5% based on 61 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 8,149 miles on the odometer. With a 11.5% failure rate, the 2018 Unclassified is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2018 Kawasaki Unclassified, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 8,149 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 3.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on 2018 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.

Body, chassis, structure — 1.6% of failures

Body, chassis, structure issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2018 Kawasaki Unclassified models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.

Motorcycle wheels — 1.6% of failures

Motorcycle wheels issues account for 1.6% of MOT failures on 2018 Kawasaki Unclassified models. Wheel failures include cracked or severely corroded alloy wheels, missing or loose wheel nuts, and wheels that are insecurely attached. These are safety-critical and relatively rare compared to tyre failures. Typical repair costs: £100–400 per wheel. Pre-MOT check: Visually inspect wheels for cracks, especially around the spokes and rim. Check that all wheel nuts are present and tightened. Look for signs of impact damage on alloy wheels.

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

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