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K374 CGS

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

27,977 mi
Last recorded27,977 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK374 CGS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 27,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 27,638 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 26,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 26,306 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 26,302 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,288 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Front tyre perishing on side walls

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 25,673 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 25,665 miles

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

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

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight run out rear brake drum

Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 25,083 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 25,083 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 25,802 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 25,073 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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K374 CGS 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 53.8%.

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 K374 CGS, 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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K374 CGS is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 5 June 1993.

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