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J971 LCM

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,894 mi
Last recorded16,894 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A522,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ971 LCM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 16,894 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 16,882 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing unable to be tested due to brake bind

Fail 28 May 2025 16,874 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Stop lamp does not illuminate with control 1 (front) (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing unable to be tested due to brake bind

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,022 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,050 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 13,041 miles

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 12,065 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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J971 LCM is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J971 LCM, 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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What year was J971 LCM registered?

J971 LCM is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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