MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ex500d
7 vehicles · 42 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Ex500d vehicles and 42 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500d has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,107 miles.
7
Vehicles
42
MOT tests
602
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ex500d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500d MOT tests:
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Other81%
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Steering16%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure1%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Kawasaki Ex500d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Ex500d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500d MOT tests:
- Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (3 times)
- Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Brake pedal is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m) (2 times)
- Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ex500d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 243,967 |
| 1996 | 3 | 24 | 83% | 27,300 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 34,997 |
| 1994 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 28,087 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 17,804 |
Kawasaki Ex500d reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Ex500d vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex500d 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)); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Ex500d in our data has covered around
58,107 miles.
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