MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A1?
Based on 588 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E163 YEV is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 E163 YEV, 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 E163 YEV registered?
E163 YEV is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 25 August 1987.
Is E163 YEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E163 YEV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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