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J736 CGJ

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,057 mi
Last recorded47,057 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ736 CGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,057 miles

Chain guard missing

front tyre perished in sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,951 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 46,844 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 46,817 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 46,751 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 46,738 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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J736 CGJ is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J736 CGJ, 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 J736 CGJ registered?

J736 CGJ is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J736 CGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J736 CGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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