MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,943 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)
Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive sprocket cush drive rubber bushes slightly worn
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front fairing loose on mounting affecting head light aim
Number plate loose on fixing screws
Rear brake lever mounting bush worn
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A1?
Based on 588 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E641 BGF is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 E641 BGF, 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.
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What year was E641 BGF registered?
E641 BGF is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 17 May 1988.
Is E641 BGF safe to buy?
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