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D763 HPR

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,829 mi
Last recorded49,829 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD763 HPR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,829 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2017 49,829 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,336 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake disc rusty

front brake lever ball end missing

oil leak on engine

rear suspension stiffening up

Fail 18 Aug 2016 48,336 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

front brake lever ball end missing

oil leak from nearside lower engine

rear suspension linkage stiffening up

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,153 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,765 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2011 39,254 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 39,254 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 34,612 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,515 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 34,450 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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D763 HPR is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 D763 HPR, 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 D763 HPR registered?

D763 HPR is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 22 May 1987.

Is D763 HPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D763 HPR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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