MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex 500
18 vehicles · 160 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Kawasaki Ex 500 vehicles and 160 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 500 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 44,279 miles.
18
Vehicles
160
MOT tests
2,220
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex 500 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering8%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Ex 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 7 | 57% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 86% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 9 | 89% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 14 | 64% |
| 16 | 14 | 71% |
| 17 | 11 | 91% |
| 18 | 12 | 83% |
| 19 | 8 | 88% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (18)
Most common Kawasaki Ex 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex 500 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (9 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (4 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (3 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
Kawasaki Ex 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 6,426 |
| 2004 | 2 | 16 | 69% | 85,222 |
| 2003 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 24,494 |
| 2001 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 172,894 |
| 2000 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 24,433 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 31,485 |
| 1996 | 2 | 17 | 76% | 50,483 |
| 1993 | 3 | 19 | 84% | 32,074 |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 18,328 |
| 1990 | 2 | 22 | 82% | 37,502 |
| 1989 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 12,510 |
| 1987 | 1 | 7 | 43% | 38,824 |
Kawasaki Ex 500 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Kawasaki Ex 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex 500 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d).
The typical Kawasaki Ex 500 in our data has covered around
44,279 miles.
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