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J597 GRG

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,414 mi
Last recorded8,414 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ597 GRG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 8,414 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 8,410 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 8,333 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear drum may be slightly oval. (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 8,299 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 8,299 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,232 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 7,634 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 7,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 7,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,310 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 7,258 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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J597 GRG is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J597 GRG, 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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What year was J597 GRG registered?

J597 GRG is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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