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E641 BGF

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,943 mi
Last recorded47,943 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE641 BGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,943 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 47,943 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 46,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 46,008 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2006 43,632 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 4,308 miles

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.

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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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.

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