MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex500-a1

Q: Is the Kawasaki Ex500-a1 reliable?

Across 733 Kawasaki Ex500-a1 vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

733 vehicles · 588 completed MOT tests analysed

76%

MOT pass rate

Based on 733 Kawasaki Ex500-a1 vehicles and 588 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500-a1 has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,111 miles.

733

Vehicles

588

MOT tests

1,161

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex500-a1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500-a1 MOT tests:

Other97%
Steering10%
Brakes5%
Lamps & electrical3%
Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Body & structure1%
Seatbelts & equipment1%
Visibility0%

Kawasaki Ex500-a1 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Ex500-a1's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
14	2	100%
15	3	67%
16	4	75%
17	6	100%
18	48	69%
19	74	74%
20	62	79%

Fuel types: Petrol (733)

Most common Kawasaki Ex500-a1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500-a1 MOT tests:

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (28 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (21 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (19 times)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (18 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (13 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (13 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (13 times)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (13 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (12 times)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (12 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (11 times)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (10 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (10 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (9 times)

Kawasaki Ex500-a1 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1992	3	14	79%	29,944
1989	2	6	100%	55,854
1988	42	251	73%	40,769
1987	59	317	78%	41,422

Kawasaki Ex500-a1 reliability FAQ

Across 733 Kawasaki Ex500-a1 vehicles in our MOT data, 76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex500-a1 MOT issues are: Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Front 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-a1 in our data has covered around 41,111 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex500-a1

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