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J857 WEV

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,853 mi
Last recorded40,853 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 WEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,853 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 40,037 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 39,112 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 38,644 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,818 miles

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

number plate damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2011 37,806 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

number plate damaged

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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J857 WEV is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J857 WEV, 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 J857 WEV registered?

J857 WEV is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 16 September 1991.

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