MOT Stats

Kawasaki KLE500

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1991	17	82.35%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1992	14	50%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1993	16	75%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
1994	10	80%	Binding brake.
1995	7	57.14%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
1996	6	83.33%	Brake control insecure.
1997	3	66.67%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
1998	7	71.43%	Brake disc or drum significantly worn.
1999	6	83.33%	Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim.
2000	3	100%	n/a
2002	1	0%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
2003	1	100%	n/a
2005	85	80%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2006	62	93.55%	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
2007	40	80%	Brake lining or pad worn below 1.0mm.
2008	31	77.42%	Inadequate braking effort at a wheel.
2009	3	100%	n/a
2010	1	100%	n/a
2021	1	100%	n/a

Tests: 314

Average Kawasaki KLE500 pass rate: 80.57%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	16%
2	Stop lamp missing or inoperative.	4.3.1(a)(ii)	Major	13%
3	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	10%
4	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)	Major	8%
5	Number plate does not conform to requirements.	0.1(d)	Major	5%
6	Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.	1.2.2(a)(i)	Major	5%
7	Suspension component excessively damaged or corroded.	5.3.3(b)(i)	Major	5%
8	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.	4.4.1(a)(ii)	Major	5%
9	Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps.	4.7.2(a)	Major	5%
10	Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim.	5.2.3(k)	Major	5%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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