MOT reliability
Kawasaki En500-c1
25 vehicles · 118 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Kawasaki En500-c1 vehicles and 118 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki En500-c1 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,063 miles.
25
Vehicles
118
MOT tests
1,226
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki En500-c1 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki En500-c1 MOT tests:
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Other95%
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Steering10%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Brakes6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki En500-c1 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 11 | 100% |
| 9 | 9 | 67% |
| 10 | 19 | 68% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 100% |
| 15 | 8 | 62% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (24), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki En500-c1 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki En500-c1 MOT tests:
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (5 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- front brake binding slightly (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (2 times)
- Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
Kawasaki En500-c1 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 4,305 |
| 2001 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 39,136 |
| 2000 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 10,123 |
| 1999 | 4 | 41 | 88% | 16,020 |
| 1998 | 3 | 12 | 92% | 20,759 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 26,581 |
| 1996 | 4 | 30 | 60% | 30,591 |
Kawasaki En500-c1 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Kawasaki En500-c1 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki En500-c1 MOT issues are:
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a); Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e); Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a).
The typical Kawasaki En500-c1 in our data has covered around
21,063 miles.
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