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F489 PDU

1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,192 mi
Last recorded43,192 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2007
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A140,385 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF489 PDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A1
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2007 43,192 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2006 35,983 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 35,983 miles

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

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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F489 PDU is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F489 PDU, 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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How do I check the history of F489 PDU?

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What year was F489 PDU registered?

F489 PDU is a 1988 Kawasaki EX500-A1, first registered on 29 September 1988.

Is F489 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F489 PDU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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