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J558 LTA

1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5

Red Petrol 305cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

24,197 mi
Last recorded24,197 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B523,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 LTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX305-B5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine305cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 24,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 23,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 23,565 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 23,352 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 23,090 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 22,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 22,499 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 22,073 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 21,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 20,837 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 20,536 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking between treads (4.1.3(ii))

brake fluid appears old - advise replacement

metalic noise from engine - advise investigation

Pass 1 Aug 2015 20,331 miles

engine rattling noise

Pass 7 Aug 2013 20,317 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

engine rattles

Fail 3 Aug 2013 20,314 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

engine rattles

Pass 14 Oct 2010 20,091 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,801 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engine noisy

Fail 13 Oct 2009 19,801 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engine noisy

Pass 14 Oct 2008 19,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 19,246 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 19,238 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 19,017 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 19,008 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 18,901 miles

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

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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J558 LTA is a 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5 in Red with a 305cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J558 LTA, 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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J558 LTA is a 1991 Kawasaki EX305-B5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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