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J368 LLH

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,415 mi
Last recorded61,415 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ368 LLH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,415 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 61,415 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,054 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 57,604 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly stiff

Fail 16 May 2013 57,595 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 56,172 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 56,169 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 53,076 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,670 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,406 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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J368 LLH is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J368 LLH, 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 J368 LLH registered?

J368 LLH is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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