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E452 AKL

1988 Kawasaki Ex

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,974 mi
Last recorded43,974 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Ex27,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE452 AKL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 43,974 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,006 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 41,996 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 41,980 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Handlebar restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2020 40,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 40,157 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,042 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 40,042 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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E452 AKL is a 1988 Kawasaki Ex in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 27,844 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 Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E452 AKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E452 AKL registered?

E452 AKL is a 1988 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 13 June 1988.

Is E452 AKL safe to buy?

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