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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Gp500s

1 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Kawasaki Gp500s vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gp500s has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,919 miles.

1
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
1,175
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Gp500s problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gp500s MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Steering8%

Kawasaki Gp500s pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11250%
12250%
131100%
141100%
15250%
19250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Gp500s MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gp500s MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
  3. Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) (1 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  6. Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  7. Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
  8. Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  10. Front Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d) (1 times)
  11. Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d) (1 times)

Kawasaki Gp500s pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1995 1 10 60% 27,919

Kawasaki Gp500s reliability FAQ

Across 1 Kawasaki Gp500s vehicles in our MOT data, 60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gp500s MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)); Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a).

The typical Kawasaki Gp500s in our data has covered around 27,919 miles.

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