MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kh 500
25 vehicles · 127 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Kawasaki Kh 500 vehicles and 127 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kh 500 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 25,065 miles.
25
Vehicles
127
MOT tests
1,867
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kh 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kh 500 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Emissions & nuisance18%
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Steering9%
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Body & structure9%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Identification & plates3%
Kawasaki Kh 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Kawasaki Kh 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kh 500 MOT tests:
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (6 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- surface crack on front tyre (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe union leaking fluid (3.2.B4) (1 times)
- Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) (1 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) (1 times)
- Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
- Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kh 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 29,370 |
| 2011 | 2 | 12 | 100% | 57,145 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 7,613 |
| 1998 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 23,295 |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 64,348 |
| 1977 | 1 | 18 | 94% | 51,680 |
| 1976 | 10 | 50 | 88% | 21,354 |
| 1975 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 11,232 |
| 1974 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 15,715 |
| 1973 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 19,336 |
| 1972 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 18,747 |
| 1971 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 19,828 |
| 1969 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 3,104 |
Kawasaki Kh 500 reliability FAQ
Across 25 Kawasaki Kh 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about
0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kh 500 MOT issues are:
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2).
The typical Kawasaki Kh 500 in our data has covered around
25,065 miles.
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