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J46 LKP

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,012 mi
Last recorded31,012 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ46 LKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,012 miles

Rear Tyre Sidewall Starting To Crack

Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,545 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Oil leak

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

front brake lever has slight movement but new pads fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 29,620 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,620 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

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

some corrosion on swinging arm and rear shocker body

Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,764 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 28,761 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,501 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,017 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,612 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 24,443 miles

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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J46 LKP is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J46 LKP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J46 LKP registered?

J46 LKP is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J46 LKP safe to buy?

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