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K177 MGF

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

28,039 mi
Last recorded28,039 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A626,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 MGF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 28,039 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 16,885 miles

Centre Front Lower Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,119 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 12,106 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 12,017 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 12,017 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,988 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 11,943 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,757 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,750 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,502 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 10,502 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,489 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A6?

Based on 1,592 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
627
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
214
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 27
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 22
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 20
suspension bush has excessive free play 19
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K177 MGF is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 26,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EX500-A6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K177 MGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EX500-A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K177 MGF registered?

K177 MGF is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 24 December 1992.

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