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F965 JRC

1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Black Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,409 mi
Last recorded26,409 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B525,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 JRC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,944 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 25,944 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2007 25,941 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

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

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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F965 JRC is a 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Black with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 25,102 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 F965 JRC, 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 37 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 F965 JRC registered?

F965 JRC is a 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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