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E141 CGU

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

29,469 mi
Last recorded29,469 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE141 CGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,469 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 29,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,126 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 49,106 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

no reserved travel on front lever

Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,494 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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E141 CGU is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E141 CGU, 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 E141 CGU registered?

E141 CGU is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 4 August 1987.

Is E141 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E141 CGU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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