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E449 JRE

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,607 mi
Last recorded28,607 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE449 JRE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,603 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 28,603 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2006 27,182 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 27,182 miles

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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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E449 JRE is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E449 JRE, 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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What year was E449 JRE registered?

E449 JRE is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 9 March 1988.

Is E449 JRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E449 JRE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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