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J185 MLN

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,900 mi
Last recorded33,900 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A522,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 MLN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 33,900 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 33,048 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 33,048 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 8 May 2010 31,357 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

no plate damaged

Fail 6 May 2010 31,357 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

no plate damaged

Pass 23 May 2009 30,661 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 30,661 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2008 30,659 miles

no plate cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2007 30,653 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

front tyre cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2006 30,651 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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J185 MLN is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 22,512 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 J185 MLN, 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 34 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 J185 MLN registered?

J185 MLN is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 10 March 1992.

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