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E769 AVM

1988 Kawasaki Ex

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,742 mi
Last recorded36,742 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki Ex27,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE769 AVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Left hand handlebar slightly out of position (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Stantion corroded may need replacing if seal fails (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Brake shoes nearing end of service life (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 36,742 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Left hand handlebar slightly out of position (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Stantion corroded may need replacing if seal fails (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Brake shoes nearing end of service life (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 32,847 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 29,525 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 29,525 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,237 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 28,237 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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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E769 AVM is a 1988 Kawasaki Ex in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E769 AVM, 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 E769 AVM registered?

E769 AVM is a 1988 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 3 June 1988.

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