MOT reliability
Kawasaki Kz500
7 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Kawasaki Kz500 vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz500 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,769 miles.
7
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
429
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Kz500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz500 MOT tests:
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Other124%
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Brakes11%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
Kawasaki Kz500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Kawasaki Kz500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz500 MOT tests:
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (5 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (3 times)
- Main stand missing. (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (3 times)
- Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b) (3 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (2 times)
- Direction indicators missing. (2 times)
- Offside dust shield perished. (2 times)
- Nearside and offside mirrors missing. (2 times)
- Nearside and offside mirror missing. (2 times)
- Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2) (2 times)
- Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Kz500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 39,122 |
| 1984 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 42,114 |
| 1980 | 3 | 9 | 89% | 42,288 |
| 1979 | 2 | 29 | 86% | 42,142 |
Kawasaki Kz500 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Kawasaki Kz500 vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz500 MOT issues are:
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Main stand missing..
The typical Kawasaki Kz500 in our data has covered around
41,769 miles.
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