MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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)
Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
slight travel on front brake
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A1?
Based on 588 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E404 OGL is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E404 OGL, 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 E404 OGL registered?
E404 OGL is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 3 September 1987.
Is E404 OGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for E404 OGL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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