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H589 WNW

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,690 mi
Last recorded40,690 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 WNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 40,690 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 40,689 miles

Offside Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy on o/s lock (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,187 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 40,187 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 39,272 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 38,522 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 38,514 miles

Rear suspension component loose spring adjustment nuts (2.4.A.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies front lever switch (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,777 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,502 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,353 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 24,696 miles

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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H589 WNW is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H589 WNW, 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 H589 WNW registered?

H589 WNW is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 2 July 1991.

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