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J439 FKH

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,210 mi
Last recorded36,210 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ439 FKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 36,210 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 36,168 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 32,573 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort run out in drum (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 27,596 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 27,187 miles

Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

n/s mirror broken

o/s hand grip worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2009 27,186 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.4b)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,395 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 26,038 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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J439 FKH is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J439 FKH, 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 J439 FKH registered?

J439 FKH is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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