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H137 HVM

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,991 mi
Last recorded32,991 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 HVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 32,991 miles

chain and sprokets worn

both hand grips slightly loose

Fail 15 Dec 2012 32,991 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

both hand grips slightly loose

chain and sprokets worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 31,347 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 27,828 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,101 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 27,100 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,502 miles

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

chian slightly slack

Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,968 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 24,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A5?

Based on 904 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
629
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 10
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H137 HVM is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 28,980 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 EX500-A5 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H137 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H137 HVM is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 22 June 1991.

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