MOT reliability
Kawasaki 498
6 vehicles · 49 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki 498 vehicles and 49 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 498 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,461 miles.
6
Vehicles
49
MOT tests
943
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 498 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 498 MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes5%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
Kawasaki 498 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki 498 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 498 MOT tests:
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Nearside Negligible damping effect (2 times)
- Offside Negligible damping effect (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- slight bind in rear brake (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki 498 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 79,255 |
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 15,807 |
| 1995 | 2 | 23 | 78% | 26,769 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 21,368 |
| 1990 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 42,800 |
Kawasaki 498 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki 498 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 498 MOT issues are:
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a); Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki 498 in our data has covered around
35,461 miles.
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