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J464 CAL

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,573 mi
Last recorded33,573 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ464 CAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,573 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,446 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 32,424 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 32,418 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Handlebar cracked (2.1.1b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 32,241 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 32,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Plate brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.B2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 31,573 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 31,557 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,531 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 252,701 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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J464 CAL is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J464 CAL, 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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J464 CAL is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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