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D92 PKP

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,262 mi
Last recorded54,262 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD92 PKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2008 54,262 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 53,305 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2006 51,902 miles

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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D92 PKP is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D92 PKP, 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 D92 PKP registered?

D92 PKP is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 29 June 1987.

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The MOT history for D92 PKP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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