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F438 LTS

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Pink Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,794 mi
Last recorded22,794 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF438 LTS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,794 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 22,091 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 21,738 miles
Fail 5 May 2008 21,715 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

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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F438 LTS is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Pink with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F438 LTS, 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 F438 LTS registered?

F438 LTS is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F438 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F438 LTS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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