MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex500-a
9 vehicles · 33 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Kawasaki Ex500-a vehicles and 33 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500-a has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 33,828 miles.
9
Vehicles
33
MOT tests
1,340
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex500-a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500-a MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering13%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Visibility2%
Kawasaki Ex500-a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Kawasaki Ex500-a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500-a MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (3 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ex500-a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 19,349 |
| 1993 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 46,803 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 5,284 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 12,350 |
| 1990 | 3 | 14 | 71% | 38,019 |
| 1987 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 53,308 |
Kawasaki Ex500-a reliability FAQ
Across 9 Kawasaki Ex500-a vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex500-a MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b).
The typical Kawasaki Ex500-a in our data has covered around
33,828 miles.
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