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E580 TEX

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

32,821 mi
Last recorded32,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2007
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE580 TEX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2007 32,821 miles

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

front tyre spilt on side walls

rear tyre spilt on side walls

Fail 9 Jun 2007 32,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

front tyre spilt on side walls

rear tyre spilt on side walls

Pass 13 May 2006 28,063 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 28,057 miles

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

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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E580 TEX is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E580 TEX, 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 E580 TEX registered?

E580 TEX is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 6 April 1988.

Is E580 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E580 TEX shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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