MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kle 500
11 vehicles · 103 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Kawasaki Kle 500 vehicles and 103 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 500 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,883 miles.
11
Vehicles
103
MOT tests
645
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kle 500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle 500 MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Brakes10%
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Body & structure5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Steering4%
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Identification & plates3%
Kawasaki Kle 500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 5 | 80% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 7 | 86% |
| 16 | 4 | 100% |
| 17 | 6 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 100% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 4 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (11)
Most common Kawasaki Kle 500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle 500 MOT tests:
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (5 times)
- Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (5 times)
- Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (4 times)
- Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b) (3 times)
- Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (2 times)
- drive chain corroded (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kle 500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 | 16 | 94% | 26,232 |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 49,823 |
| 1998 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 23,289 |
| 1992 | 2 | 9 | 89% | 39,064 |
| 1991 | 2 | 18 | 78% | 14,527 |
| 1971 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 22,024 |
Kawasaki Kle 500 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Kawasaki Kle 500 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle 500 MOT issues are:
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d); Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b); Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d).
The typical Kawasaki Kle 500 in our data has covered around
27,883 miles.
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