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J805 ONE

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

29,175 mi
Last recorded29,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 ONE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 29,175 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 29,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 29,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,024 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,771 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,434 miles

Horn volume poor.

Reserve travel on front brake poor.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,174 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,904 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,892 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 26,892 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 22,639 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 22,639 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Jul 2006 20,972 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 20,972 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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J805 ONE is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J805 ONE, 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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J805 ONE is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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