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K438 POT

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,509 mi
Last recorded40,509 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK438 POT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,509 miles

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

clutch lever deformed

offside handlebar securing bolt tight but handlebar has slight freeplay

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,918 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Lower Fork yoke slightly corroded. (2.1.1b)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

fuel tank corrded

swing arm corroded

twist grip torn

Pass 30 May 2007 39,613 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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.

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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K438 POT is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K438 POT, 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 K438 POT registered?

K438 POT is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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