MOT reliability
Kawasaki Klr500
1 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki Klr500 vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Klr500 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 38,989 miles.
1
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
583
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Klr500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Klr500 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Brakes12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Body & structure12%
Kawasaki Klr500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki Klr500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Klr500 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) (1 times)
- Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Klr500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 38,989 |
Kawasaki Klr500 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki Klr500 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Klr500 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)); Rear Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b).
The typical Kawasaki Klr500 in our data has covered around
38,989 miles.
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