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MOT reliability

Kawasaki En500c

2 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Kawasaki En500c vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki En500c has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,519 miles.

2
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
1,298
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki En500c problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki En500c MOT tests:

  • Other74%
  • Steering26%
  • Brakes9%

Kawasaki En500c pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
61100%
71100%
9250%
10250%
11250%
12450%
132100%
142100%
152100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Kawasaki En500c MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki En500c MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  2. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
  3. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  4. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  5. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
  6. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
  7. Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6) (1 times)
  8. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  9. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  10. Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  11. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  12. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) (1 times)
  15. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)

Kawasaki En500c pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 10 90% 16,767
2000 1 13 69% 28,271

Kawasaki En500c reliability FAQ

Across 2 Kawasaki En500c vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki En500c MOT issues are: Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki En500c in our data has covered around 22,519 miles.

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