MOT reliability
Kawasaki Er 500
8 vehicles · 80 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Kawasaki Er 500 vehicles and 80 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er 500 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,212 miles.
8
Vehicles
80
MOT tests
3,898
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Er 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er 500 MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Brakes15%
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Steering11%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
Kawasaki Er 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 6 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 7 | 71% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Kawasaki Er 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er 500 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Er 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 68,264 |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 32,225 |
| 2005 | 1 | 17 | 59% | 22,791 |
| 2000 | 1 | 12 | 75% | 51,144 |
| 1999 | 1 | 19 | 95% | 44,221 |
| 1997 | 3 | 7 | 86% | 50,351 |
Kawasaki Er 500 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Kawasaki Er 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er 500 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)).
The typical Kawasaki Er 500 in our data has covered around
46,212 miles.
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