MOT reliability
Kawasaki 500 s
2 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
100%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki 500 s vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 500 s has an overall 100% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,979 miles.
2
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
388
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 500 s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 500 s MOT tests:
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Other75%
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Steering25%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
Kawasaki 500 s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki 500 s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 500 s MOT tests:
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a) (1 times)
- take care chain lube starting to spray on tyre (1 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
Kawasaki 500 s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 11,803 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 30,155 |
Kawasaki 500 s reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki 500 s vehicles in our MOT data,
100% pass the MOT (a 0% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 500 s MOT issues are:
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Kawasaki 500 s in our data has covered around
20,979 miles.
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