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E944 JBC

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

632 mi
Last recorded632 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE944 JBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 632 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

ignition key can be removed while engine running

Fail 29 Apr 2022 625 miles

Brake pedal is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 394 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 394 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 41 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 26 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Rear indicators under 180mm apart. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre fouling another component Rear wheel hitting under tray under suspension travel (5.2.3 (f))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Rear shock as little to no damping (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Pointing down slightly (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2011 71,171 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 70,836 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 70,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,130 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 66,342 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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E944 JBC is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E944 JBC, 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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E944 JBC is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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