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J268 CYL

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,272 mi
Last recorded53,272 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ268 CYL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,272 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,994 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 50,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 47,838 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 47,773 miles

Rear Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,999 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,687 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 38,298 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 34,865 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jun 2005 31,399 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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J268 CYL is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J268 CYL, 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 J268 CYL registered?

J268 CYL is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 7 August 1991.

Is J268 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J268 CYL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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