MOT reliability
Kawasaki En500-a3
86 vehicles · 145 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 86 Kawasaki En500-a3 vehicles and 145 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki En500-a3 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 19,039 miles.
86
Vehicles
145
MOT tests
626
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki En500-a3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki En500-a3 MOT tests:
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Other54%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Steering11%
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Brakes8%
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Body & structure8%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
Kawasaki En500-a3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 13 | 85% |
| 14 | 14 | 79% |
| 15 | 14 | 93% |
| 16 | 11 | 64% |
| 17 | 7 | 86% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (84), Other (2)
Most common Kawasaki En500-a3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki En500-a3 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (7 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (6 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (6 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tail light not working (2 times)
- Lower Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Kawasaki En500-a3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 24,475 |
| 1994 | 8 | 32 | 94% | 16,483 |
| 1993 | 10 | 80 | 76% | 18,882 |
| 1992 | 3 | 16 | 100% | 22,810 |
Kawasaki En500-a3 reliability FAQ
Across 86 Kawasaki En500-a3 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki En500-a3 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki En500-a3 in our data has covered around
19,039 miles.
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