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E170 EJU

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,754 mi
Last recorded32,754 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 EJU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,754 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 32,654 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,784 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,445 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 31,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 30,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,465 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,866 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,273 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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E170 EJU is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E170 EJU, 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 E170 EJU registered?

E170 EJU is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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