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H408 CGU

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,374 mi
Last recorded26,374 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH408 CGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 26,374 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 26,363 miles

Centre stand spring weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,328 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2015 50,045 miles

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

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,045 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,700 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,721 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 44,719 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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H408 CGU is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H408 CGU, 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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What year was H408 CGU registered?

H408 CGU is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 15 June 1991.

Is H408 CGU safe to buy?

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