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K180 ECY

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,068 mi
Last recorded33,068 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK180 ECY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 33,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 32,829 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 31,900 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 29,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 27,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 24,359 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,084 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 19,307 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 19,206 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 19,204 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,489 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 17,421 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 17,351 miles

Battery insecure

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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K180 ECY is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 K180 ECY, 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 K180 ECY registered?

K180 ECY is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K180 ECY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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