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J330 XKY

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

29,117 mi
Last recorded29,117 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ330 XKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,073 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 28,092 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,650 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 27,643 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2014 27,643 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,356 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 20,190 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,190 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,977 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 19,855 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2007 19,633 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 19,460 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear wheel slighty out of line

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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J330 XKY is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 J330 XKY, 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 J330 XKY registered?

J330 XKY is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 4 October 1991.

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