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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Er 500-a4

185 vehicles · 574 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 185 Kawasaki Er 500-a4 vehicles and 574 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er 500-a4 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,793 miles.

185
Vehicles
574
MOT tests
3,410
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Er 500-a4 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er 500-a4 MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Steering10%
  • Brakes8%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kawasaki Er 500-a4 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Er 500-a4's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
52190%
67283%
78178%
86680%
94082%
102576%
112475%
122479%
131984%
141883%
151688%
161979%
171872%
181771%
1911100%
207100%

Fuel types: Petrol (180), Other (5)

Most common Kawasaki Er 500-a4 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er 500-a4 MOT tests:

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (31 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (25 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (16 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (14 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (13 times)
  6. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (12 times)
  7. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (10 times)
  8. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (9 times)
  9. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (8 times)
  10. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (8 times)
  11. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (8 times)
  12. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (7 times)
  13. Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (7 times)
  14. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (7 times)
  15. Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (7 times)

Kawasaki Er 500-a4 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2009 1 3 67% 78,431
2001 13 79 85% 25,464
2000 67 403 81% 33,450
1999 8 54 78% 81,128

Kawasaki Er 500-a4 reliability FAQ

Across 185 Kawasaki Er 500-a4 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er 500-a4 MOT issues are: Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).

The typical Kawasaki Er 500-a4 in our data has covered around 35,793 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Er 500-a4

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