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J461 NDV

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

33,800 mi
Last recorded33,800 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A522,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ461 NDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 33,800 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 33,320 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 32,489 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 30,988 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 28,374 miles

Both exhaust mounts corroding.

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake squeal.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 25,845 miles

Drive chain slightly loose NEEDS ADJUSTMENT. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated.

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,860 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Both (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake squeal.

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 23,852 miles

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. Both (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake squeal.

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 21,516 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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J461 NDV is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 22,512 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J461 NDV, 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 34 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 J461 NDV registered?

J461 NDV is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 14 January 1992.

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