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E722 EMV

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

32,148 mi
Last recorded32,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE722 EMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,148 miles

rear suspension bushes play noted

side panels missing

Fail 4 Apr 2008 32,140 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,579 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 22,579 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 16,979 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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E722 EMV is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black 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 E722 EMV, 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 E722 EMV registered?

E722 EMV is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E722 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E722 EMV 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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