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F467 XEX

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,719 mi
Last recorded51,719 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF467 XEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 51,719 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 51,715 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 51,711 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 51,709 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 51,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2010 51,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 50,852 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 50,851 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 50,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 50,571 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 50,494 miles

Front All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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F467 XEX 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 61.5%.

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 F467 XEX, 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 F467 XEX registered?

F467 XEX is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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