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J286 RPE

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,724 mi
Last recorded18,724 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A522,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ286 RPE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 18,724 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 18,724 miles

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 17,049 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 15,319 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 14,114 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2017 14,102 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 14,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 13,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 13,556 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 13,325 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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J286 RPE is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 J286 RPE, 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 J286 RPE registered?

J286 RPE is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J286 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J286 RPE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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