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H716 OVN

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,788 mi
Last recorded26,788 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH716 OVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,788 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 26,784 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 23,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 23,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 May 2013 22,886 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 22,858 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 22,771 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 22,771 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear suspension has a modification which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

front fender loose

Pass 13 Jul 2007 22,184 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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H716 OVN is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H716 OVN, 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 H716 OVN registered?

H716 OVN is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 20 July 1991.

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