MOT reliability

Kawasaki Er500-c1

Q: Is the Kawasaki Er500-c1 reliable?

Across 362 Kawasaki Er500-c1 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

362 vehicles · 1,439 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 362 Kawasaki Er500-c1 vehicles and 1,439 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Er500-c1 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,005 miles.

362

Vehicles

1,439

MOT tests

3,108

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Er500-c1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Er500-c1 MOT tests:

Other82%
Steering10%
Brakes8%
Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
Lamps & electrical4%
Body & structure4%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Emissions & nuisance0%

Kawasaki Er500-c1 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Er500-c1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	61	92%
4	112	91%
5	191	81%
6	163	77%
7	119	83%
8	84	82%
9	60	80%
10	59	85%
11	59	86%
12	45	80%
13	49	86%
14	51	78%
15	41	88%
16	37	92%
17	37	84%
18	26	88%
19	34	85%
20	32	78%

Fuel types: Petrol (347), Other (15)

Most common Kawasaki Er500-c1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Er500-c1 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (51 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (43 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (38 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (26 times)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (23 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (19 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (18 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (17 times)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (15 times)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (15 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (13 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (13 times)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (12 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (12 times)

Kawasaki Er500-c1 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2005	6	74	89%	30,606
2004	26	270	85%	26,644
2003	23	182	90%	34,542
2002	68	455	82%	28,278
2001	75	361	82%	29,227

Kawasaki Er500-c1 reliability FAQ

Across 362 Kawasaki Er500-c1 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Er500-c1 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)); Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).

The typical Kawasaki Er500-c1 in our data has covered around 29,005 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Er500-c1

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	61	92%
4	112	91%
5	191	81%
6	163	77%
7	119	83%
8	84	82%
9	60	80%
10	59	85%
11	59	86%
12	45	80%
13	49	86%
14	51	78%
15	41	88%
16	37	92%
17	37	84%
18	26	88%
19	34	85%
20	32	78%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	61	92%
4	112	91%
5	191	81%
6	163	77%
7	119	83%
8	84	82%
9	60	80%
10	59	85%
11	59	86%
12	45	80%
13	49	86%
14	51	78%
15	41	88%
16	37	92%
17	37	84%
18	26	88%
19	34	85%
20	32	78%