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J79 HFW

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,788 mi
Last recorded43,788 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ79 HFW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,788 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,632 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Apr 2006 42,744 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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J79 HFW is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J79 HFW, 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 J79 HFW registered?

J79 HFW is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 7 October 1991.

Is J79 HFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J79 HFW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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