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D764 SVX

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,726 mi
Last recorded29,726 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD764 SVX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 29,726 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 29,726 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,372 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 26,304 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced only 50% working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2013 24,247 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 24,247 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 21,642 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,600 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 15,725 miles

front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2007 13,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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D764 SVX 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 D764 SVX, 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 D764 SVX registered?

D764 SVX is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 10 February 1987.

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