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J829 PRD

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,171 mi
Last recorded51,171 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ829 PRD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,171 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 50,034 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 49,925 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 49,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,319 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 44,319 miles

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

Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,942 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,416 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 10 May 2007 35,450 miles

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 31,198 miles

rear shock / swinging arm assembly slightly stiff in operation

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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J829 PRD is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J829 PRD, 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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J829 PRD is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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