MOT reliability
Kawasaki En 500
16 vehicles · 122 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 16 Kawasaki En 500 vehicles and 122 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki En 500 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,885 miles.
16
Vehicles
122
MOT tests
495
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki En 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki En 500 MOT tests:
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Other86%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Visibility1%
Kawasaki En 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 12 | 83% |
| 18 | 10 | 60% |
| 19 | 11 | 82% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (16)
Most common Kawasaki En 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki En 500 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (5 times)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Hole in drive belt. (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (3 times)
Kawasaki En 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 44,525 |
| 1997 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 47,286 |
| 1996 | 3 | 39 | 72% | 15,978 |
| 1993 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 9,358 |
| 1992 | 3 | 38 | 89% | 26,799 |
| 1990 | 7 | 22 | 91% | 19,523 |
Kawasaki En 500 reliability FAQ
Across 16 Kawasaki En 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki En 500 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l); Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Kawasaki En 500 in our data has covered around
22,885 miles.
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