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E815 VKE

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,738 mi
Last recorded24,738 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE815 VKE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 24,738 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 24,738 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,601 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 22,363 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,242 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Apr 2009 22,236 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2008 48,300 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 47,084 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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E815 VKE is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E815 VKE, 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 E815 VKE registered?

E815 VKE is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 16 April 1988.

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