MOT reliability
Kawasaki Er 5
13 vehicles · 140 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Kawasaki Er 5 vehicles and 140 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er 5 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,676 miles.
13
Vehicles
140
MOT tests
1,395
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Er 5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er 5 MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Steering6%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Er 5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 13 | 62% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 5 | 100% |
| 13 | 13 | 62% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 5 | 80% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (12), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Er 5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er 5 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (10 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (6 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (5 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
Kawasaki Er 5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 18,100 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 8,438 |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 10,199 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 14,216 |
| 2000 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 48,182 |
| 1999 | 3 | 19 | 68% | 24,172 |
| 1998 | 2 | 39 | 67% | 51,792 |
| 1971 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 17,497 |
Kawasaki Er 5 reliability FAQ
Across 13 Kawasaki Er 5 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er 5 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too low (1.6).
The typical Kawasaki Er 5 in our data has covered around
29,676 miles.
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