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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:

  • Other81%
  • Brakes13%
  • Steering6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Visibility2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Kawasaki Er500-a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
6367%
7450%
8683%
9683%
10771%
1130%
121100%
161100%
17250%
191100%
201100%

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:

  1. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
  2. Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
  4. Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (2 times)
  5. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
  7. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  8. Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
  10. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b) (2 times)
  12. cush drive rubbers need replacing soon (2 times)
  13. cush drive needs replacing (2 times)
  14. Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  15. Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) (1 times)

Kawasaki Er500-a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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