MOT reliability
Kawasaki Vl500
1 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Kawasaki Vl500 vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Vl500 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 18,942 miles.
1
Vehicles
18
MOT tests
867
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Vl500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Vl500 MOT tests:
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Other62%
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Brakes38%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
Kawasaki Vl500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Kawasaki Vl500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vl500 MOT tests:
- Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
- Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
- Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
- Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
- Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)
Kawasaki Vl500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 18,942 |
Kawasaki Vl500 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Kawasaki Vl500 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Vl500 MOT issues are:
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c); Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)); Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a).
The typical Kawasaki Vl500 in our data has covered around
18,942 miles.
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