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J236 GMG

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,567 mi
Last recorded28,567 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ236 GMG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 28,567 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 28,567 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 28,240 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,047 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 27,539 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 27,014 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 26,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 25,794 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 25,765 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,285 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,840 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 23,737 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,737 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,256 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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J236 GMG is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J236 GMG, 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 J236 GMG registered?

J236 GMG is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 4 September 1991.

Is J236 GMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J236 GMG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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