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M580 MYP

1995 Kawasaki Ex

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,661 mi
Last recorded44,661 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM580 MYP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 44,661 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 43,955 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 43,016 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 42,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 41,484 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 40,815 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on legal limit of 4.5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock very slow to re-bound

Fail 20 Jul 2020 40,813 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak r/h fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing front brake lever catching fairing and insecure wiring (2.1.4 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened measure 3.6mm limit is 3.5mm and badly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps pass switch inop (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on legal limit of 4.5mm (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear shock very slow to re-bound

side stand safety switch inop

Fail 12 Jun 2020 40,792 miles

Brake excessively binding front (1.2.1 (f))

Brake excessively binding rear (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pedal insecure fouling on engine (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak left side front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect rear shock stiff (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

handlebar levers contacting fairing on full lock in such a way operation may be hindered

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,010 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 33,409 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

side stand mounting bolts loose

Pass 13 Apr 2017 29,362 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 29,359 miles

Front Brake lever is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

brake and clutch lever design is dangerous

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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M580 MYP is a 1995 Kawasaki Ex in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M580 MYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 31 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M580 MYP is a 1995 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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