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J394 HMC

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,137 mi
Last recorded43,137 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ394 HMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 43,137 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 43,127 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 40,210 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 37,879 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,375 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 36,375 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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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J394 HMC is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J394 HMC, 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 J394 HMC registered?

J394 HMC is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 15 November 1991.

Is J394 HMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J394 HMC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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