What year Kawasaki Ex500 A1 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1987 Kawasaki Ex500 A1 has the highest pass rate at 77.6%, out of 457 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Kawasaki Ex500 A1 MOT failures?

The most common Kawasaki Ex500 A1 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Kawasaki Ex500 A1 — Reliability by Year

715 vehicles · MOT data 1987–1988 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Kawasaki Ex500 A1 was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1987

77.6% pass rate · 457 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1988

73.1% pass rate · 258 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1988	73.1%	37,469 mi	258
1987	77.6%	38,774 mi	457

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