MOT reliability
Kawasaki Er 500-a
20 vehicles · 91 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 20 Kawasaki Er 500-a vehicles and 91 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er 500-a has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,008 miles.
20
Vehicles
91
MOT tests
2,950
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Er 500-a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er 500-a MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Steering9%
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Brakes8%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Er 500-a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 16 | 75% |
| 9 | 12 | 75% |
| 10 | 14 | 93% |
| 11 | 12 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (20)
Most common Kawasaki Er 500-a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er 500-a MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 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)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- bars slight bend. sharpedge (2 times)
- Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a) (2 times)
- no lights fitted not for night or inclement use (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Centre Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Er 500-a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 12,848 |
| 2000 | 6 | 28 | 79% | 23,820 |
| 1998 | 4 | 15 | 87% | 30,635 |
| 1997 | 8 | 44 | 73% | 33,626 |
Kawasaki Er 500-a reliability FAQ
Across 20 Kawasaki Er 500-a vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er 500-a MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Er 500-a in our data has covered around
28,008 miles.
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