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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Kz500b

5 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 5 Kawasaki Kz500b vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Kz500b has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,386 miles.

5
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
494
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Kz500b problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Kz500b MOT tests:

  • Other79%
  • Seatbelts & equipment14%
  • Brakes14%
  • Steering7%

Kawasaki Kz500b pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (5)

Most common Kawasaki Kz500b MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Kz500b MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust noisy (7.1.2) (2 times)
  2. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l) (2 times)
  3. Horn not working (1.7.3a) (1 times)
  4. Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) (1 times)
  5. Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1) (1 times)
  6. Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2) (1 times)
  7. Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1) (1 times)
  8. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  9. Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (1 times)
  10. Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b) (1 times)
  11. throttle not returning on full right hand lock (1 times)
  12. Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)
  13. Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l) (1 times)

Kawasaki Kz500b pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 3 4 75% 33,999
1979 2 17 94% 39,967

Kawasaki Kz500b reliability FAQ

Across 5 Kawasaki Kz500b vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Kz500b MOT issues are: Exhaust noisy (7.1.2); Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l); Horn not working (1.7.3a).

The typical Kawasaki Kz500b in our data has covered around 36,386 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Kz500b

See how the Kawasaki Kz500b stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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