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J717 LCV

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,303 mi
Last recorded30,303 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A522,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ717 LCV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 30,303 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 29,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 29,151 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,739 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp dip-beam set slightly low

Rear Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Swing arm showing signs of corrosion Ignition switch loose on fixing points

Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,809 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 27,809 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 27,174 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 25,456 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 25,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 17,360 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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J717 LCV is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J717 LCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J717 LCV registered?

J717 LCV is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 14 February 1992.

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