MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,561 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E152 WKM safe to buy?
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