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40,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A6?
Based on 1,592 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
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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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