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J277 THN

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Orange Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,000 mi
Last recorded54,000 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 THN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 54,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock slightly reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 50,148 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 50,148 miles

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 45,595 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 39,417 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 38,580 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 38,482 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,308 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 38,282 miles

Front Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Brake component is slightly distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 18 May 2009 35,410 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 34,954 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,881 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 34,881 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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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J277 THN is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 J277 THN, 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 J277 THN registered?

J277 THN is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 18 November 1991.

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