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K278 TTN

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,625 mi
Last recorded3,625 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 TTN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 3,625 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 3,560 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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K278 TTN is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K278 TTN, 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 K278 TTN registered?

K278 TTN is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is K278 TTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K278 TTN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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