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JWK 217N

1975 Kawasaki KH500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,081 mi
Last recorded18,081 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1975 Kawasaki KH50011,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWK 217N
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH500
Year1975
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,081 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 17,069 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 17,831 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 17,580 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 Jun 2013 17,580 miles

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

rear tyre starting to perish

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH500?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Drive chain excessively loose 3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3
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JWK 217N is a 1975 Kawasaki KH500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1975 Kawasaki KH500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 11,998 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 KH500 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JWK 217N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 51 years old, this Kawasaki KH500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JWK 217N?

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What year was JWK 217N registered?

JWK 217N is a 1975 Kawasaki KH500, first registered on 16 May 1975.

Is JWK 217N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWK 217N shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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