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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:

  • Other62%
  • Brakes38%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%

Kawasaki Vl500 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
141100%
19250%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Kawasaki Vl500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Vl500 MOT tests:

  1. Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (2 times)
  2. Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
  3. Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  4. Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  5. Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (1 times)
  6. Headlamp aim too high (1.6) (1 times)
  7. Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j)) (1 times)

Kawasaki Vl500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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