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E114 HRW

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,104 mi
Last recorded68,104 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE114 HRW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,104 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 67,949 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 66,993 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 66,993 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device likely to become detached (6.1.7 (j) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 66,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,266 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,103 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,963 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 64,410 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 64,410 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,785 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 63,401 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 63,401 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,447 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,066 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 61,030 miles

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

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Pass 16 Aug 2007 58,303 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 56,147 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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E114 HRW is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E114 HRW, 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 E114 HRW registered?

E114 HRW is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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