MOT reliability
Kawasaki Gpx500
2 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Gpx500 vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Gpx500 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 22,473 miles.
2
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
118
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Gpx500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Gpx500 MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Steering21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Lamps & electrical7%
Kawasaki Gpx500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Gpx500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Gpx500 MOT tests:
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Central Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in Rr susp linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
- Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- front tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls (1 times)
- rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewalls (1 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
Kawasaki Gpx500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 19,429 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 25,518 |
Kawasaki Gpx500 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Gpx500 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Gpx500 MOT issues are:
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).
The typical Kawasaki Gpx500 in our data has covered around
22,473 miles.
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