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D617 TOD

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Yellow Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,320 mi
Last recorded60,320 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD617 TOD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,320 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Oct 2007 60,320 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2006 57,889 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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D617 TOD is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Yellow 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 D617 TOD, 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 D617 TOD registered?

D617 TOD is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 12 June 1987.

Is D617 TOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D617 TOD 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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