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E152 WKM

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,561 mi
Last recorded72,561 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 WKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 72,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 72,224 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,224 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 72,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 71,885 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 71,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 71,397 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,210 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 70,922 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 70,905 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

horn bracket loose

serious anti freeze leak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,643 miles

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

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

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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E152 WKM is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 40,385 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 E152 WKM, 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 38 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 E152 WKM registered?

E152 WKM is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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