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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kh500

171 vehicles · 773 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 171 Kawasaki Kh500 vehicles and 773 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kh500 has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 15,222 miles.

171
Vehicles
773
MOT tests
321
Avg miles / year
0.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kh500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kh500 MOT tests:

  • Other93%
  • Steering19%
  • Brakes9%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Body & structure0%

Kawasaki Kh500 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
12789%
22282%
31694%
41688%
514100%
61283%
713100%
81392%
9560%
101493%
1111100%
1210100%
131292%
141275%
158100%
16989%
177100%
18967%
19978%
20875%

Fuel types: Petrol (171)

Most common Kawasaki Kh500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kh500 MOT tests:

  1. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (16 times)
  2. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (14 times)
  3. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (11 times)
  4. Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (10 times)
  5. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (9 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (8 times)
  7. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (8 times)
  8. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (7 times)
  9. Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (7 times)
  10. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a) (7 times)
  11. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (6 times)
  12. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
  13. Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) (4 times)
  14. Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (4 times)
  15. Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (4 times)

Kawasaki Kh500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 4 4 100% 9,071
2017 4 11 82% 6,012
2016 7 12 83% 10,078
2015 2 5 100% 14,216
2014 5 13 69% 7,041
2013 3 6 100% 14,024
2012 4 17 100% 8,575
2011 3 20 80% 11,607
2010 3 14 100% 13,910
2009 2 13 85% 10,773
2008 2 12 100% 18,129
2007 3 19 100% 9,358
2006 4 21 90% 17,244
2005 1 5 100% 5,187
2003 1 13 85% 27,254
2000 2 12 92% 20,884
1999 5 34 88% 23,674
1998 1 1 100% 3,480
1997 2 22 82% 8,233
1996 3 17 94% 26,756
1995 1 2 100% 7,350
1994 2 9 100% 16,423
1993 1 7 86% 2,887
1992 1 6 50% 943
1991 1 4 75% 12,866
1982 1 3 100% 9,833
1978 2 10 100% 4,867
1977 2 6 100% 5,356
1976 52 253 89% 19,683
1975 23 81 93% 15,672
1974 8 57 91% 17,174
1973 6 18 94% 14,389
1972 4 15 100% 14,225
1971 6 31 87% 10,728

Kawasaki Kh500 reliability FAQ

Across 171 Kawasaki Kh500 vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kh500 MOT issues are: Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d); Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2).

The typical Kawasaki Kh500 in our data has covered around 15,222 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kh500

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