MOT reliability
Kawasaki Z500b
2 vehicles · 5 completed MOT tests analysed
60%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Kawasaki Z500b vehicles and 5 completed MOT tests, the Kawasaki Z500b has an overall 60% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 41,345 miles.
2
Vehicles
5
MOT tests
35
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Kawasaki Z500b problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Kawasaki Z500b MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Brakes50%
Kawasaki Z500b pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Kawasaki Z500b MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Kawasaki Z500b MOT tests:
- Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) (2 times)
- Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c) (1 times)
- Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b) (1 times)
Kawasaki Z500b pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 32,309 |
| 1979 | 1 | 3 | 33% | 50,381 |
Kawasaki Z500b reliability FAQ
Across 2 Kawasaki Z500b vehicles in our MOT data,
60% pass the MOT (a 40% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Kawasaki Z500b MOT issues are:
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1); Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b); Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c).
The typical Kawasaki Z500b in our data has covered around
41,345 miles.
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