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J479 SDA

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,945 mi
Last recorded16,945 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 SDA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,945 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2009 16,454 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 28,190 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 28,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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J479 SDA is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J479 SDA, 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 J479 SDA registered?

J479 SDA is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J479 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J479 SDA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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