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G473 VDL

1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Red Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,745 mi
Last recorded21,745 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B525,102 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG473 VDL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 21,745 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

cyclinder head gasket leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,524 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

dent in fuel tank

Fail 23 Oct 2006 21,524 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

dent in fuel tank

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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G473 VDL is a 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Red with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G473 VDL, 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 G473 VDL registered?

G473 VDL is a 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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