MOT reliability
Kawasaki 500s
17 vehicles · 165 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Kawasaki 500s vehicles and 165 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki 500s has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,756 miles.
17
Vehicles
165
MOT tests
890
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki 500s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki 500s MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Steering9%
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Brakes6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Body & structure3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
Kawasaki 500s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 11 | 82% |
| 13 | 13 | 69% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 12 | 67% |
| 16 | 12 | 75% |
| 17 | 8 | 88% |
| 18 | 12 | 75% |
| 19 | 13 | 85% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (17)
Most common Kawasaki 500s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki 500s MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (8 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Kawasaki 500s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 14,337 |
| 1999 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 23,873 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 18,901 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 | 70% | 31,766 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 10,239 |
| 1995 | 2 | 37 | 84% | 34,137 |
| 1994 | 5 | 51 | 76% | 34,780 |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 | 100% | 47,780 |
| 1991 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 24,496 |
| 1989 | 2 | 17 | 71% | 44,395 |
Kawasaki 500s reliability FAQ
Across 17 Kawasaki 500s vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki 500s MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki 500s in our data has covered around
30,756 miles.
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