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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex 500 a1

1 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 85,669 miles.

1
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
315
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Brakes7%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%

Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 MOT tests:

  1. Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d) (2 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  4. Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
  5. Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d) (1 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  7. Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) (1 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  9. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  10. Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (1 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  12. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  13. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 21 81% 85,669

Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 MOT issues are: Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Kawasaki Ex 500 a1 in our data has covered around 85,669 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex 500 a1

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