MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Bike : Kawasaki : EN500
Kawasaki EN500
Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
1986 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
1990 | 21 | 80.95% | Rear reflector missing or reflecting white to the rear. |
1991 | 28 | 78.57% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
1992 | 13 | 69.23% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
1993 | 11 | 90.91% | Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim. |
1994 | 11 | 72.73% | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. |
1995 | 15 | 100% | n/a |
1996 | 13 | 100% | n/a |
1997 | 15 | 86.67% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
1998 | 9 | 88.89% | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
1999 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
2000 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
2001 | 3 | 66.67% | Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected. |
2002 | 4 | 50% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
2003 | 2 | 50% | Tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturer's sidewall instructions. |
2004 | 1 | 0% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
2005 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
2006 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
2007 | 1 | 0% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. |
2008 | 1 | 0% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. |
2009 | 2 | 50% | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. |
2012 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2016 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
2019 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2021 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 171
Average Kawasaki EN500 pass rate: 83.04%
Most common fail reasons
# | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 21% |
2 | Shock absorber not functioning, or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 14% |
3 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 10% |
4 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 10% |
5 | Wheel bearing with excessive play. | 5.1.3(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
6 | Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released. | 4.3.2(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 10% |
7 | Number plate does not conform to requirements. | 0.1(d) | Major | 7% |
8 | Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is affected. | 6.2.7(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 7% |
9 | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.2.2(a)(i) | Major | 7% |
10 | Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. | 4.4.3(a) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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