MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
24,134 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)
Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Offside very slight play in handlebar
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
headlamp has slight chip
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
front head light has a small chip in it
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A6?
Based on 1,592 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K229 LGW is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 K229 LGW, 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 K229 LGW registered?
K229 LGW is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 1 May 1993.
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