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E404 OGL

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,800 mi
Last recorded42,800 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE404 OGL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 42,800 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,550 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 38,499 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 32,820 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,547 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 26,534 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,346 miles

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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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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