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E365 PBE

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,924 mi
Last recorded30,924 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE365 PBE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,924 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 30,919 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Front Tyre Contaminated With Fork Oil

Pass 15 May 2009 30,049 miles

nearside front indicator stem slightly insecure - TEMPORARY REPAIR

rear brake catching slightly

rear monoshock linkages slight play

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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E365 PBE is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E365 PBE, 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 E365 PBE registered?

E365 PBE is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E365 PBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E365 PBE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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