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

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100.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.7%

vs Kawasaki Avg

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Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Kawasaki Drifter — MOT Reliability Overview

The Kawasaki Drifter has an average MOT pass rate of 100.0%, which is 7.7 percentage points above the Kawasaki brand average of 92.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Drifter is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Kawasaki Drifter, 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 Drifter performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 17 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Kawasaki average: 92.3%
Mileage at 5yr

28k 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

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

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

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Kawasaki Drifter

Kawasaki Drifter — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Kawasaki Drifter MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Kawasaki Drifter?
The average MOT pass rate for the Kawasaki Drifter is 100.0% 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 Drifter?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Kawasaki Drifter reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 100.0%, the Kawasaki Drifter 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 Drifter?
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 Drifter?
Typical mileage for the Kawasaki Drifter: 28,296 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Drifter to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Kawasaki Drifter's MOT History

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

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