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D732 NWU

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,852 mi
Last recorded39,852 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD732 NWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,852 miles

Centre Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 39,825 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,825 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 39,742 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Nov 2007 39,548 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,548 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,547 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A1?

Based on 588 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 7
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D732 NWU is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,755 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-A1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D732 NWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D732 NWU registered?

D732 NWU is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 26 June 1987.

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The MOT history for D732 NWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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