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G862 UTP

1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Red Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

38,401 mi
Last recorded38,401 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B525,102 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 UTP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2013 38,401 miles

headlamp starting to deteriate

rear tread getting low

surface rust attacking components generally

Pass 17 May 2012 37,571 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front fork seal shrouds showing sign of deteration

Pass 17 May 2011 37,307 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,608 miles

front tyre tread showing signs of scalloping

o/s front fork misting in oil top dust seal deteriateing

slight wear in rear brake pivot

Pass 11 May 2009 34,756 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 33,794 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 33,794 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,712 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 31,354 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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G862 UTP is a 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Red with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G862 UTP, 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 G862 UTP registered?

G862 UTP is a 1989 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 13 December 1989.

Is G862 UTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G862 UTP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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