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J617 JJR

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,630 mi
Last recorded26,630 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ617 JJR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 26,630 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 26,592 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 25,756 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 25,561 miles

Front Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

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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J617 JJR is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J617 JJR, 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 J617 JJR registered?

J617 JJR is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 12 November 1991.

Is J617 JJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J617 JJR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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