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H272 AMB

1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Red Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

24,933 mi
Last recorded24,933 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B523,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH272 AMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 24,933 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,371 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,770 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 23,769 miles

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,828 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 22,825 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 22,066 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 20,986 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 20,986 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2005 18,604 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 18,604 miles

Centre Front Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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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H272 AMB is a 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Red with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 23,640 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 H272 AMB, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki EX305-B5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H272 AMB is a 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 8 April 1991.

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