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H28 DFJ

1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Gold Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

27,802 mi
Last recorded27,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B523,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH28 DFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 27,802 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 27,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 27,286 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 27,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 27,081 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 27,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 26,849 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 26,845 miles

Engine rattling

Front brake discs corroding

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

Rear swinging arm showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2016 26,844 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Engine rattling

Front brake discs corroding

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

Rear swinging arm showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,820 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension arm showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,500 miles

Drive belt deteriorating

Engine rattling

Fail 30 Jul 2013 26,454 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive belt deteriorating

Engine rattling

Pass 2 Jul 2012 25,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,231 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 22,166 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,249 miles

Slight play in rear upper and lower shock mounting bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,419 miles

Front brake binding slightly

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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H28 DFJ is a 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Gold with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H28 DFJ, 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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What year was H28 DFJ registered?

H28 DFJ is a 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 22 January 1991.

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