MOT reliability
Kawasaki El5
1 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki El5 vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki El5 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,150 miles.
1
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
322
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki El5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki El5 MOT tests:
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Other32%
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Lamps & electrical26%
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Body & structure21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension16%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
Kawasaki El5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 0% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki El5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki El5 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Number Plate Light Not Operate (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Upper Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Footrest insecure riders (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki El5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 28,150 |
Kawasaki El5 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki El5 vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki El5 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)); Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)).
The typical Kawasaki El5 in our data has covered around
28,150 miles.
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