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E222 OPR

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,916 mi
Last recorded45,916 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE222 OPR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,916 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight misting from seal (2.3.3)

Rear Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired number plate light not working (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 44,640 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,189 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,067 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pedal mounting cracked . (3.1.2c)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,272 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,144 miles

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

reg plate light not working

Fail 15 Aug 2011 42,140 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

reg plate light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,378 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Aug 2009 40,653 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,385 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

rear brake pivot starting to stick

Pass 27 Sep 2006 39,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 38,656 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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E222 OPR is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 40,385 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 E222 OPR, 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 38 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E222 OPR registered?

E222 OPR is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E222 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E222 OPR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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