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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex 500 a2

1 vehicles · 8 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 vehicles and 8 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,862 miles.

1
Vehicles
8
MOT tests
1,322
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 MOT tests:

  • Other138%

Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 MOT tests:

  1. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
  2. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  3. Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  4. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  5. Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) (1 times)
  6. rear suspension stiff (1 times)
  7. Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  9. front tyre starting to perish (1 times)
  10. front tyre worn unevely (1 times)

Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1988 1 8 75% 40,862

Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 MOT issues are: Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d); Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e).

The typical Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 in our data has covered around 40,862 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex 500 a2

See how the Kawasaki Ex 500 a2 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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