MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex500-a2

Q: Is the Kawasaki Ex500-a2 reliable?

Across 413 Kawasaki Ex500-a2 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

413 vehicles · 477 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 413 Kawasaki Ex500-a2 vehicles and 477 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500-a2 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,537 miles.

413

Vehicles

477

MOT tests

1,350

Avg miles / year

1.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex500-a2 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500-a2 MOT tests:

Other95%
Steering12%
Brakes8%
Body & structure1%
Tyres, wheels & suspension0%
Lamps & electrical0%
Seatbelts & equipment0%
Visibility0%

Kawasaki Ex500-a2 pass rate by age

How the Kawasaki Ex500-a2's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
16	1	100%
17	23	83%
18	61	72%
19	54	78%
20	51	78%

Fuel types: Petrol (413)

Most common Kawasaki Ex500-a2 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500-a2 MOT tests:

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (24 times)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (16 times)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (14 times)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (13 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (11 times)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (10 times)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (10 times)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (9 times)
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (8 times)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (7 times)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (7 times)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (7 times)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (6 times)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (6 times)

Kawasaki Ex500-a2 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1989	13	56	68%	41,367
1988	72	421	80%	38,018

Kawasaki Ex500-a2 reliability FAQ

Across 413 Kawasaki Ex500-a2 vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex500-a2 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)); Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l).

The typical Kawasaki Ex500-a2 in our data has covered around 38,537 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Ex500-a2

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