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F647 YUH

1988 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Red Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,671 mi
Last recorded17,671 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Kawasaki EX305-B521,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF647 YUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 17,671 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 17,631 miles

Rear Tyre has cracking on sidewall, replace.

Pass 14 Nov 2020 17,338 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 15,479 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear minimal cracking on tyre sidewall

Fail 7 May 2019 15,479 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear minimal cracking on tyre sidewall

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 13,288 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 13,047 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 13,045 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 12,531 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 12,255 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 12,009 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX305-B5?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 7
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F647 YUH is a 1988 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Red with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1988 Kawasaki EX305-B5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 21,079 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 EX305-B5 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F647 YUH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX305-B5 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Kawasaki EX305-B5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F647 YUH registered?

F647 YUH is a 1988 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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