MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,733 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn slightly corroded (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted corroded (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Front Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front discs corroded
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front discs rusty
Front tyre has cracks in side wall
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
no chain runner on swing arm
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
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 Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front discs rusty
Front tyre has cracks in side wall
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
no chain runner on swing arm
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Brake cylinder severely corroded (3.2.B1b)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)
Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX305-B5?
Based on 745 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G849 XDL is a 1990 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Black with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1990 Kawasaki EX305-B5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 30,970 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 G849 XDL, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki EX305-B5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G849 XDL is a 1990 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 1 June 1990.
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