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E32 VFC

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,138 mi
Last recorded10,138 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE32 VFC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 10,138 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 10,137 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 47,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork oil seal (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 47,723 miles

Headlamp aim too high cannot even test the aim - it is way too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal leaking badly l/h side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewalls badly cracked/rotted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wire become loose (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear tyre has slight cracking in sidewalls

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

coolant leak from radiator

oil leak on bottom of engine

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,942 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 26,942 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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E32 VFC is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E32 VFC, 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 E32 VFC registered?

E32 VFC is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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