MOT reliability
Kawasaki En500a
6 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki En500a vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki En500a has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,826 miles.
6
Vehicles
53
MOT tests
461
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki En500a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki En500a MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Brakes10%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering7%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Kawasaki En500a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki En500a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki En500a MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- fuel tank damaged but not leaking (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
- Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d) (1 times)
- Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) (1 times)
Kawasaki En500a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1 | 17 | 82% | 22,551 |
| 1995 | 1 | 10 | 100% | 13,087 |
| 1990 | 4 | 26 | 81% | 29,829 |
Kawasaki En500a reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki En500a vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki En500a MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki En500a in our data has covered around
25,826 miles.
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