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D834 VDY

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,287 mi
Last recorded25,287 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD834 VDY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 25,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 25,073 miles

Chain guard missing

Offside side panel insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2008 25,062 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Chain guard missing

offside side panel insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,049 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,024 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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D834 VDY is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D834 VDY, 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 D834 VDY registered?

D834 VDY is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 16 March 1987.

Is D834 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D834 VDY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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