MOT reliability

Kawasaki Er5

Q: Is the Kawasaki Er5 reliable?

Across 6,095 Kawasaki Er5 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Kawasaki Er5?

The typical Kawasaki Er5 in our data has covered around 34,744 miles.

6,095 vehicles · 66,058 completed MOT tests analysed

81%

MOT pass rate

Based on 6,095 Kawasaki Er5 vehicles and 66,058 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er5 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,744 miles.

6,095

Vehicles

66,058

MOT tests

1,865

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Er5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er5 MOT tests:

Other83%
Steering9%
Brakes9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
Body & structure4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Emissions & nuisance1%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Kawasaki Er5 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Er5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	1	100%
2	21	90%
3	1,221	86%
4	1,902	86%
5	2,770	84%
6	3,525	83%
7	4,116	82%
8	4,669	82%
9	5,020	82%
10	4,762	81%
11	4,479	80%
12	4,243	80%
13	3,985	79%
14	3,581	80%
15	3,192	79%
16	2,950	80%
17	2,625	80%
18	2,340	80%
19	2,014	81%
20	1,770	82%

Fuel types: Petrol (6,091), Electric (3), Diesel (1)

Most common Kawasaki Er5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er5 MOT tests:

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2,815 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2,430 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2,382 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1,502 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1,360 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1,265 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (939 times)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (929 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (917 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (877 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (687 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (664 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (664 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (617 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (611 times)

Kawasaki Er5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2010	2	15	100%	12,294
2009	1	4	100%	18,631
2008	4	30	93%	8,490
2007	99	1,039	84%	30,013
2006	150	1,840	83%	27,715
2005	187	2,043	83%	30,324
2004	177	1,950	81%	32,968
2003	476	5,818	82%	34,934
2002	701	8,371	82%	33,940
2001	874	9,760	82%	32,969
2000	847	9,196	81%	34,533
1999	844	8,903	80%	36,679
1998	831	8,450	80%	35,615
1997	836	8,040	80%	37,251
1996	60	545	78%	44,987
1995	1	4	75%	26,938
1994	2	30	73%	35,891
1993	1	1	100%	24,883
1991	2	19	89%	31,327

Kawasaki Er5 reliability FAQ

Across 6,095 Kawasaki Er5 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er5 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 Er5 in our data has covered around 34,744 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Er5

See how the Kawasaki Er5 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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