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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kle 500 b1

5 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 9,582 miles.

5
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
4,023
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 MOT tests:

  • Other100%
  • Brakes6%
  • Steering6%

Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3771%
4450%
5250%

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 MOT tests:

  1. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
  2. Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
  3. Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g) (1 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  5. Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a) (1 times)
  6. Front Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  7. Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  8. Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m) (1 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
  10. Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e) (1 times)
  11. Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) (1 times)
  12. Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
  13. Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) (1 times)
  14. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  15. Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 5 13 62% 9,582

Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 MOT issues are: Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Headlamp aim too low (1.6); Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g).

The typical Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 in our data has covered around 9,582 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kle 500 b1

See how the Kawasaki Kle 500 b1 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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