Kawasaki SC
Real ownership data from 555 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 17.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | dangerous | 10.6% |
| Tyres | dangerous | 6.9% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 6.4% |
| Lights and indicators | major | 5.3% |
| Controls and cables | major | 4.2% |
| Suspension | major | 3.2% |
| Wheels | major | 1.6% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is corrosion.
SC mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 13 | 18,566 mi | 2,888 | 80% |
| 2017 | 66 | 16,704 mi | 2,986 | 80.69% |
| 2016 | 222 | 13,340 mi | 1,529 | 86.21% |
| 2015 | 104 | 12,330 mi | 1,504 | 89.11% |
| 2014 | 148 | 13,004 mi | 1,307 | 91.51% |
SC questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki SC?
Across 555 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (17.5% of all recorded faults), brake discs and pads (10.6% of all recorded faults), tyres (6.9% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki SC?
The median Kawasaki SC in the UK has covered 13,612 miles, and typically rides about 1,495 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 7,371 and 21,866 miles.
Is the Kawasaki SC reliable?
87.8% of Kawasaki SC MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.06 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 555 Kawasaki SC motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.