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J686 OJA

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

26,052 mi
Last recorded26,052 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A522,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ686 OJA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,052 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 26,047 miles

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,452 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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J686 OJA is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 22,512 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 J686 OJA, 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 34 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 J686 OJA registered?

J686 OJA is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J686 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J686 OJA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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