Kawasaki SC
Real ownership data from 554 UK SC motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common SC problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.6% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 4.8% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 4.7% |
| Suspension | major | 2.8% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 1.9% |
| Exhaust and emissions | major | 0.6% |
| Controls and cables | major | 0.5% |
| Steering and head bearings | major | 2.5% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
SC 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 19,724 mi | 2,888 | 80.77% |
| 2017 | 66 | 16,302 mi | 2,876 | 80.63% |
| 2016 | 222 | 13,318 mi | 1,529 | 86.29% |
| 2015 | 104 | 12,330 mi | 1,504 | 89.13% |
| 2014 | 148 | 13,302 mi | 1,274 | 91.51% |
SC questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki SC?
Across 554 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (5.6% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (4.8% of all recorded faults), tyres (4.7% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki SC?
The median Kawasaki SC in the UK has covered 13,471 miles, and typically rides about 1,489 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,360 and 21,675 miles.
Is the Kawasaki SC reliable?
87.85% of Kawasaki SC MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.76 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 554 Kawasaki SC motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.