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D236 CFA

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,411 mi
Last recorded45,411 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD236 CFA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,411 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,673 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 43,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A1?

Based on 588 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
470
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 24
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 9
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 7
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 7
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D236 CFA is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,755 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-A1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D236 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 39 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D236 CFA registered?

D236 CFA is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D236 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D236 CFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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