MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex500-a4
86 vehicles · 109 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 86 Kawasaki Ex500-a4 vehicles and 109 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500-a4 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,122 miles.
86
Vehicles
109
MOT tests
1,471
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex500-a4 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500-a4 MOT tests:
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Other103%
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Steering8%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Kawasaki Ex500-a4 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 6 | 100% |
| 16 | 10 | 80% |
| 17 | 10 | 100% |
| 18 | 17 | 71% |
| 19 | 11 | 82% |
| 20 | 11 | 73% |
Fuel types: Petrol (86)
Most common Kawasaki Ex500-a4 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500-a4 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (4 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
- Nail in rear tyre (2 times)
- swing arm corroded (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Chain guard missing (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Ex500-a4 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 12 | 74 | 78% | 27,078 |
| 1990 | 6 | 35 | 86% | 40,825 |
Kawasaki Ex500-a4 reliability FAQ
Across 86 Kawasaki Ex500-a4 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex500-a4 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b); Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e).
The typical Kawasaki Ex500-a4 in our data has covered around
31,122 miles.
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