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J749 HMB

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,071 mi
Last recorded10,071 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A522,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ749 HMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,071 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 10,031 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 10,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 9,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 9,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 9,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 9,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front brake binding slighty

Pass 26 Apr 2012 9,468 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 9,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,349 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 9,218 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 8,618 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 8,294 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 8,286 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,850 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 7,850 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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J749 HMB is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J749 HMB, 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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J749 HMB is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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