MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,891 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive cush (6.2.1e)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies control (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
slight bind on rear wheel
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
slight bind on rear wheel
nos plate light not working
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
R/H Rear Light Bulb not working but L/H one is
Slight creak when apply front brake but no play in head bearings
Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A5?
Based on 904 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H490 KDG is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 H490 KDG, 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 H490 KDG registered?
H490 KDG is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 5 July 1991.
Is H490 KDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for H490 KDG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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