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E178 YYB

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,805 mi
Last recorded34,805 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 YYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 34,805 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,055 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 33,205 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 32,933 miles

Front fork seals deteriorated.

Rear brake fluctuating.

Chain slightly loose.

Pass 2 Jun 2018 31,822 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 29,650 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 29,540 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,540 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,233 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (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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E178 YYB is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E178 YYB, 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 E178 YYB registered?

E178 YYB is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 1 June 1988.

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