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:
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Other67%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Steering11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes11%
Kawasaki Ex500r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki Ex500r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ex500r MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) (1 times)
- Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
- Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (1 times)
- Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ex500r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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