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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Kawasaki KLR. Check any KLR by registration number below.

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93.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.0%

vs Kawasaki Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kawasaki KLR — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kawasaki KLR has an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, which is 1.0 percentage points above the Kawasaki brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the KLR is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kawasaki KLR, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Kawasaki KLR performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 15 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Kawasaki average: 92.3%
Mileage at 5yr

18k mi

Other Kawasaki Models

Compare MOT reliability across Kawasaki models.

Kawasaki Z750s

90.2% pass rate

Kawasaki Er500-c1

90.3% pass rate

Kawasaki Ninja

91.1% pass rate

Kawasaki Zx 600 P8f

90.2% pass rate

Kawasaki Zx1200-a1

91.3% pass rate

Kawasaki Er 650 Klf

96.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Kawasaki KLR

Kawasaki KLR — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kawasaki KLR MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kawasaki KLR?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kawasaki KLR is 93.3% compared to the Kawasaki average of 92.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Kawasaki KLR?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kawasaki KLR reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, the Kawasaki KLR is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Kawasaki KLR?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Kawasaki KLR?
Typical mileage for the Kawasaki KLR: 18,446 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used KLR to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Kawasaki KLR's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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