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H766 HBC

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,472 mi
Last recorded33,472 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH766 HBC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 33,472 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 33,436 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 33,003 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 32,967 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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H766 HBC is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H766 HBC, 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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H766 HBC is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 23 May 1991.

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