MOT reliability
Kawasaki Er500-c
9 vehicles · 56 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Kawasaki Er500-c vehicles and 56 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er500-c has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,150 miles.
9
Vehicles
56
MOT tests
2,696
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Er500-c problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er500-c MOT tests:
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Other111%
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Steering10%
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Brakes6%
Kawasaki Er500-c pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 13 | 69% |
| 6 | 10 | 90% |
| 7 | 7 | 86% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Er500-c MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er500-c MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (3 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (2 times)
- Front tyre cracking sidewall (2 times)
Kawasaki Er500-c pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 | 31 | 74% | 30,371 |
| 2001 | 4 | 25 | 76% | 32,124 |
Kawasaki Er500-c reliability FAQ
Across 9 Kawasaki Er500-c vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er500-c MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l).
The typical Kawasaki Er500-c in our data has covered around
31,150 miles.
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