MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex305-b5

Q: Is the Kawasaki Ex305-b5 reliable?

Across 1,394 Kawasaki Ex305-b5 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

1,394 vehicles · 750 completed MOT tests analysed

81%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1,394 Kawasaki Ex305-b5 vehicles and 750 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex305-b5 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,061 miles.

1,394

Vehicles

750

MOT tests

830

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex305-b5 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex305-b5 MOT tests:

Other87%
Steering13%
Brakes9%
Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
Lamps & electrical3%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Body & structure1%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Kawasaki Ex305-b5 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Ex305-b5's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
14	6	83%
15	21	81%
16	41	78%
17	51	84%
18	69	80%
19	67	76%
20	52	81%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,394)

Most common Kawasaki Ex305-b5 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex305-b5 MOT tests:

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (22 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (21 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (18 times)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (13 times)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (11 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (11 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (10 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (8 times)
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (8 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (7 times)

Kawasaki Ex305-b5 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1992	2	10	90%	24,105
1991	28	207	78%	25,540
1990	39	244	81%	30,491
1989	28	133	80%	27,355
1988	19	117	83%	27,756
1987	10	34	82%	30,087

Kawasaki Ex305-b5 reliability FAQ

Across 1,394 Kawasaki Ex305-b5 vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex305-b5 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 Ex305-b5 in our data has covered around 28,061 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex305-b5

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