Kawasaki En500 custom vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki En500 custom
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki En500 custom (71%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Kawasaki En500 custom | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.7 ✓ | 0.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 26,642 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki En500 custom
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
- Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Kawasaki Unknown
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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- Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki En500 custom (71%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Kawasaki En500 custom report Full Kawasaki Unknown report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.