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MOT reliability

Kawasaki Z 500

6 vehicles · 22 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Kawasaki Z 500 vehicles and 22 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z 500 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 27,532 miles.

6
Vehicles
22
MOT tests
684
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Kawasaki Z 500 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z 500 MOT tests:

  • Other95%
  • Steering11%
  • Brakes11%

Kawasaki Z 500 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (6)

Most common Kawasaki Z 500 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z 500 MOT tests:

  1. Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (2 times)
  2. Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (2 times)
  3. number plate slightly under size (2 times)
  4. Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) (1 times)
  5. Front Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c) (1 times)
  6. Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (1 times)
  8. Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) (1 times)
  9. Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i)) (1 times)
  10. Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) (1 times)
  11. Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c) (1 times)
  12. Front position lamp missing not working (1.1.1a) (1 times)
  13. Headlamp aim not tested (1.6) (1 times)
  14. Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride chain clip incorrectly fitted (6.2.1h) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front engine mount bolt loose (1 times)

Kawasaki Z 500 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1980 3 7 71% 26,045
1979 3 15 87% 29,018

Kawasaki Z 500 reliability FAQ

Across 6 Kawasaki Z 500 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z 500 MOT issues are: Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)); Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c); number plate slightly under size.

The typical Kawasaki Z 500 in our data has covered around 27,532 miles.

Compare the Kawasaki Z 500

See how the Kawasaki Z 500 stacks up against other Kawasaki models on MOT reliability:

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