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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Ex500r

1 vehicles · 16 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Ex500r vehicles and 16 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ex500r has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 20,448 miles.

1
Vehicles
16
MOT tests
946
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Ex500r problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ex500r MOT tests:

  • Other67%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
  • Steering11%
  • Lamps & electrical11%
  • Brakes11%

Kawasaki Ex500r pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
101100%
11250%
121100%
131100%
141100%
151100%
161100%
18250%
191100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Ex500r MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500r MOT tests:

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  2. Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
  3. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
  5. Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  6. Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Ex500r pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1999 1 16 81% 20,448

Kawasaki Ex500r reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Ex500r vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ex500r MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)); Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d).

The typical Kawasaki Ex500r in our data has covered around 20,448 miles.

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