MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex500-d5
4 vehicles · 59 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Kawasaki Ex500-d5 vehicles and 59 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500-d5 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 34,231 miles.
4
Vehicles
59
MOT tests
1,539
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex500-d5 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500-d5 MOT tests:
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Other67%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering7%
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Brakes7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure2%
Kawasaki Ex500-d5 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Kawasaki Ex500-d5 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500-d5 MOT tests:
- Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2) (5 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (2 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear shock linkages (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Rear tyre worn slightly uneven (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b) (1 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (1 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ex500-d5 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4 | 59 | 86% | 34,231 |
Kawasaki Ex500-d5 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Kawasaki Ex500-d5 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex500-d5 MOT issues are:
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1).
The typical Kawasaki Ex500-d5 in our data has covered around
34,231 miles.
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