MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,905 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
rear brake feels a bit spongy
rear suspension a bit stiff
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A5?
Based on 904 MOT tests across 138 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J442 LHC is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J442 LHC, 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 J442 LHC registered?
J442 LHC is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 16 August 1991.
Is J442 LHC safe to buy?
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