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E505 NFD

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,823 mi
Last recorded18,823 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE505 NFD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 18,823 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Jul 2009 18,823 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,627 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 18,627 miles

Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 18,441 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 18,441 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2006 17,838 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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E505 NFD is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E505 NFD, 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 E505 NFD registered?

E505 NFD is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 9 November 1987.

Is E505 NFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E505 NFD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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