Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Kawasaki Sc?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2014 Kawasaki Sc?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2014 Kawasaki Sc?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2014 Kawasaki Sc reliable?

Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles, the 2014 Kawasaki Sc has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2014 Kawasaki Sc?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2014 Kawasaki Sc are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (44.5% of vehicles), Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (25.8% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (25.3% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Kawasaki Sc?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Kawasaki Sc (2014)

149 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2014 Kawasaki Sc

CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2014 Kawasaki Sc. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Kawasaki SC is notably reliable, with a 93.5% first-time pass rate well above the UK average of 80%. However, 18.8% of these bikes have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, which is a meaningful safety concern worth investigating on any used example.

At just over 11,000 miles on average, these machines are lightly used for their age, suggesting they've been treated as leisure bikes rather than workhorses. The low failure rate (0.52 per vehicle) paired with 2.4 advisories per bike indicates typical wear and tear rather than systemic problems—so when buying, focus your inspection on the specific dangerous defect categories that have appeared in the MOT records.

We have limited data for the 2014 Kawasaki Sc — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

18.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.52

Over 6.4 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

Middle half: 5k–13k

For context

These stats describe 149 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 149 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 44.5%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Suspension & steering 25.8%

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy · Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 22%

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.

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Based on MOT data from 149 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 18.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Kawasaki Sc vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

9,105

typical

5,493

low mileage

13,386

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Kawasaki Sc vehicles fall between 5,493 and 13,386 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 5,493 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 5,493–13,386 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Kawasaki Scs sit.

⚠ Over 18,071 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Kawasaki Sc — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 47% of 2014 Kawasaki Scs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 60 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (47% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

6.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.52

Avg failures per vehicle

2.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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