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E317 HPH

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

55,361 mi
Last recorded55,361 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE317 HPH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 55,361 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 55,361 miles

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 54,852 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 53,965 miles

Chain guard missing

Front brake lever shortened

Fail 15 Aug 2012 53,965 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 53,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 52,623 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 52,619 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,872 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 51,868 miles

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.

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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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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E317 HPH is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 15 April 1988.

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