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D266 MTG

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,776 mi
Last recorded13,776 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD266 MTG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 13,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 13,746 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 13,737 miles

Stop lamp not working stop lamps inop with front brake lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 12,908 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 12,907 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 12,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 10,616 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 10,600 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2015 40,690 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 40,690 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,345 miles

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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D266 MTG is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 D266 MTG, 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 D266 MTG registered?

D266 MTG is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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The MOT history for D266 MTG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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