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J805 LLR

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,681 mi
Last recorded38,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 LLR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 38,681 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,709 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,685 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 25,682 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 22,398 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

clutch cable starting to fray

Pass 12 May 2010 21,955 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,506 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 21,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,023 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear linkage is slightly stiff and dry and should be serviced

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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J805 LLR is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J805 LLR, 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 J805 LLR registered?

J805 LLR is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 28 October 1991.

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