MOT reliability
Kawasaki Ninja 500r
3 vehicles · 21 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Kawasaki Ninja 500r vehicles and 21 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Ninja 500r has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 10,185 miles.
3
Vehicles
21
MOT tests
499
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Ninja 500r problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Ninja 500r MOT tests:
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Other29%
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Body & structure29%
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Brakes19%
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Emissions & nuisance14%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Steering10%
Kawasaki Ninja 500r pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Kawasaki Ninja 500r MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Ninja 500r MOT tests:
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (2 times)
- Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a)) (2 times)
- Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (1 times)
- the front tyre is very slightly cracking (1 times)
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition END CAN BAFFLES (8.1.1 (a)) (1 times)
- Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel Tap (6.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too low (1.6) (1 times)
- Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Ninja 500r pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 7,870 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,696 |
| 2004 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 19,991 |
Kawasaki Ninja 500r reliability FAQ
Across 3 Kawasaki Ninja 500r vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Ninja 500r MOT issues are:
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i)).
The typical Kawasaki Ninja 500r in our data has covered around
10,185 miles.
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