MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex500a
7 vehicles · 58 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Ex500a vehicles and 58 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500a has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 30,909 miles.
7
Vehicles
58
MOT tests
476
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex500a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500a MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Brakes22%
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Body & structure14%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Kawasaki Ex500a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 6 | 83% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Ex500a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500a MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (3 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) (3 times)
- Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (2 times)
- Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ex500a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 21 | 86% | 44,842 |
| 1992 | 1 | 15 | 100% | 34,844 |
| 1991 | 3 | 16 | 88% | 29,053 |
| 1990 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 19,270 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 30,250 |
Kawasaki Ex500a reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Ex500a vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex500a MOT issues are:
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)); Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)).
The typical Kawasaki Ex500a in our data has covered around
30,909 miles.
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