Kawasaki S2
Real ownership data from 79 UK S2 motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common S2 problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 10.7% |
| Brakes | fail | 6.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | fail | 6.3% |
| Suspension | major | 3.2% |
| Wheels | fail | 2.5% |
| Fuel system | fail | 1.9% |
| Controls and cables | prs | 1.3% |
| Other | fail | 1.3% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
S2 mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 12,432 mi | 87 | 70.59% |
| 2011 | 5 | 12,224 mi | 165 | 90.48% |
| 1973 | 10 | 10,639 mi | 81 | 82.5% |
| 1972 | 20 | 7,503 mi | 114 | 93.88% |
| 1971 | 7 | 3,716 mi | 191 | 100% |
S2 questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki S2?
Across 79 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (10.7% of all recorded faults), brakes (6.9% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (6.3% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki S2?
The median Kawasaki S2 in the UK has covered 8,626 miles, and typically rides about 135 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 3,106 and 12,640 miles.
Is the Kawasaki S2 reliable?
87.71% of Kawasaki S2 MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.61 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 79 Kawasaki S2 motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.