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J384 OAV

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,066 mi
Last recorded36,066 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 OAV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,066 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 33,752 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 32,687 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 32,668 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2010 31,296 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 28 May 2010 31,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Chain guard missing

Pass 2 Jun 2009 30,649 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 29,597 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,597 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 28,661 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2006 26,770 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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J384 OAV is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J384 OAV, 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 J384 OAV registered?

J384 OAV is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J384 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J384 OAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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