MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kle500-a3
73 vehicles · 99 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 73 Kawasaki Kle500-a3 vehicles and 99 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kle500-a3 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 29,865 miles.
73
Vehicles
99
MOT tests
1,463
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kle500-a3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kle500-a3 MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Steering10%
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Body & structure9%
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Brakes7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
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Identification & plates1%
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Visibility1%
Kawasaki Kle500-a3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 13 | 77% |
| 13 | 17 | 76% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (72), Other (1)
Most common Kawasaki Kle500-a3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kle500-a3 MOT tests:
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (5 times)
- Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (4 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (3 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (2 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a) (2 times)
- Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Kawasaki Kle500-a3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 30 | 87% | 34,647 |
| 1994 | 7 | 34 | 76% | 26,714 |
| 1993 | 5 | 32 | 78% | 31,024 |
Kawasaki Kle500-a3 reliability FAQ
Across 73 Kawasaki Kle500-a3 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kle500-a3 MOT issues are:
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e); Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a); Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)).
The typical Kawasaki Kle500-a3 in our data has covered around
29,865 miles.
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