MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,361 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Brake pedal is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Chain guard missing
Front brake lever shortened
Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)
Chain guard missing
Front brake lever shortened
Brake lever excessively damaged (3.2.A1c) DANGEROUS
Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b) DANGEROUS
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d) DANGEROUS
Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3) DANGEROUS
Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A1?
Based on 588 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E317 HPH is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 E317 HPH, 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 E317 HPH registered?
E317 HPH is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 15 April 1988.
Is E317 HPH safe to buy?
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