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J984 VEV

1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

34,222 mi
Last recorded34,222 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2006
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A528,980 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 VEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,222 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 34,222 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

number plate light not working

Fail 4 Sep 2006 34,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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J984 VEV 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 33.3%.

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 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 J984 VEV, 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 J984 VEV registered?

J984 VEV is a 1991 Kawasaki EX500-A5, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J984 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J984 VEV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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