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G849 XDL

1990 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Black Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,733 mi
Last recorded42,733 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EX305-B530,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG849 XDL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 42,733 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 42,360 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 42,296 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,411 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2017 41,302 miles

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))

Fail 2 May 2017 41,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 40,024 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 40,023 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,316 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,675 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,675 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 37,768 miles

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2012 37,768 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,687 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,687 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,283 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 35,283 miles

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,824 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 32,439 miles

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))

Pass 8 Aug 2008 32,439 miles

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))

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,687 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 30,687 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 29,138 miles

Rear Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2006 29,138 miles

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.

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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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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