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J188 RVM

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,882 mi
Last recorded38,882 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A522,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ188 RVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 38,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 38,058 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 18 May 2018 38,058 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 1 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 1 miles

Brake drum(s) securing bolt(s) loose rear brake adjuster nut failed on test (3.2.A1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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J188 RVM is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J188 RVM, 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 J188 RVM registered?

J188 RVM is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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