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E314 BHR

1988 Kawasaki Ex

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,080 mi
Last recorded31,080 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Ex27,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE314 BHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 31,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 31,076 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride wheel nut no split pin (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by taut cables (2.1.2c)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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E314 BHR is a 1988 Kawasaki Ex in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 27,844 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E314 BHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E314 BHR registered?

E314 BHR is a 1988 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 30 April 1988.

Is E314 BHR safe to buy?

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