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E914 YDO

1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

51,055 mi
Last recorded51,055 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A136,755 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE914 YDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 51,055 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2008 51,050 miles

Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2007 51,044 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

throttle operation slightly stiff

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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E914 YDO is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 E914 YDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E914 YDO registered?

E914 YDO is a 1987 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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