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J471 NDV

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,107 mi
Last recorded30,107 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ471 NDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 30,107 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 148 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 79 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 24,165 miles

rear brake master cylinder link rod is of home made construction

Fail 12 May 2017 24,112 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

rear brake master cylinder link rod is of home made construction

Pass 23 Nov 2015 19,011 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 11,547 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,199 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2011 14 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,139 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,286 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

indicators flashing fast almost at limit

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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J471 NDV is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J471 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J471 NDV is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 1 November 1991.

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