MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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