MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6
1 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,898 miles.
1
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
1,208
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Brakes23%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Steering11%
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Body & structure11%
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Lamps & electrical9%
Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- front brake hose ferrle corroded (2 times)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear suspension slightly stiff. (1 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 22 | 64% | 41,898 |
Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 MOT issues are:
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Ex 500 a-6 in our data has covered around
41,898 miles.
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