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E837 UGT

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,696 mi
Last recorded59,696 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE837 UGT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,696 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

l/h handlebar slighty bent

Pass 18 Feb 2016 55,427 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,279 miles

centre stand loose

Fail 30 Jan 2015 50,265 miles

Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

centre stand loose

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,716 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,683 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 46,683 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 44,108 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,414 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 33,912 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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E837 UGT is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 36,755 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E837 UGT, 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 39 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 E837 UGT registered?

E837 UGT is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 9 September 1987.

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