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H797 MTF

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,738 mi
Last recorded26,738 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 MTF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 26,738 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 25,764 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 24,485 miles

Rear brake pivot slightly tight

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 24,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2019 22,741 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 22,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 19,384 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 19,384 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 14,871 miles

headlight bracket loose

throttle slow to return

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A5?

Based on 904 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 10
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H797 MTF is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Yellow with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,980 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-A5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H797 MTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H797 MTF registered?

H797 MTF is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 20 June 1991.

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