MOT reliability
Kawasaki Er500-a
6 vehicles · 50 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Kawasaki Er500-a vehicles and 50 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er500-a has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,075 miles.
6
Vehicles
50
MOT tests
1,198
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Er500-a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er500-a MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Brakes13%
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Steering6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Body & structure2%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Kawasaki Er500-a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 6 | 83% |
| 10 | 7 | 71% |
| 11 | 3 | 0% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Kawasaki Er500-a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er500-a MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
- cush drive rubbers need replacing soon (2 times)
- cush drive needs replacing (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Er500-a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6 | 50 | 72% | 31,075 |
Kawasaki Er500-a reliability FAQ
Across 6 Kawasaki Er500-a vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er500-a MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Er500-a in our data has covered around
31,075 miles.
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