Kawasaki Er500 c5p vs Kawasaki Unknown: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Kawasaki Er500 c5p
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Kawasaki Unknown
85%
MOT pass rate · 151,652 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Kawasaki Er500 c5p (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 Er500 c5p | Kawasaki Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 85% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 15% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.1 | 0.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 28,856 mi | 19,921 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 151,652 |
Most common faults
Kawasaki Er500 c5p
- Offside Rear Lower Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
- Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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 Er500 c5p (71%) and Kawasaki Unknown (85%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.