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K706 YVM

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,466 mi
Last recorded40,466 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK706 YVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,466 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2025 40,316 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel tank leaking tap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swing arm underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,013 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 38,948 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working when front brake lever applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 37,350 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 37,350 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess REAR (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,012 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 30,765 miles

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

top fairing bracket loose

Fail 15 Mar 2013 30,765 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

top fairing bracket loose

Fail 15 Mar 2012 29,726 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,726 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 28,392 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,120 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,607 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 26,094 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A6?

Based on 1,592 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
627
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 20
suspension bush has excessive free play 19
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K706 YVM is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,837 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-A6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K706 YVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K706 YVM is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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