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J535 JVL

1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Red Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,552 mi
Last recorded5,552 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B523,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ535 JVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 5,552 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 5,552 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 5,548 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 5,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 5,191 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 5,191 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX305-B5?

Based on 745 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
408
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 10
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 8
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 8
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 7
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J535 JVL is a 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Red with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 23,640 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 EX305-B5 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J535 JVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX305-B5 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Kawasaki EX305-B5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J535 JVL registered?

J535 JVL is a 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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