MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,404 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A6?
Based on 1,592 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
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K179 SBB is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 26,837 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-A6 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K179 SBB, 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 33 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 K179 SBB registered?
K179 SBB is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 6 March 1993.
Is K179 SBB safe to buy?
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