Kawasaki Ex500-d6
Based on 312 Kawasaki Ex500-d6 vehicles and 2,580 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500-d6 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,687 miles.
Kawasaki Ex500-d6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500-d6 MOT tests:
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Other83%
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Brakes8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering7%
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Body & structure5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Kawasaki Ex500-d6 pass rate by age
How the Kawasaki Ex500-d6's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 46 | 80% |
| 7 | 220 | 82% |
| 8 | 220 | 82% |
| 9 | 209 | 79% |
| 10 | 183 | 77% |
| 11 | 160 | 79% |
| 12 | 168 | 77% |
| 13 | 153 | 80% |
| 14 | 149 | 78% |
| 15 | 144 | 75% |
| 16 | 128 | 80% |
| 17 | 125 | 75% |
| 18 | 104 | 82% |
| 19 | 102 | 75% |
| 20 | 99 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (309), Other (3)
Most common Kawasaki Ex500-d6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500-d6 MOT tests:
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (115 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (75 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (72 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (64 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (60 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (56 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (47 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (43 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (43 times)
- Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (40 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (38 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (33 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (33 times)
- Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (30 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (30 times)
Kawasaki Ex500-d6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7 | 75 | 83% | 30,038 |
| 1999 | 237 | 2,495 | 79% | 29,905 |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 5,412 |
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