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K488 AND

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,066 mi
Last recorded47,066 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK488 AND
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,066 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 45,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 28 Nov 2006 45,837 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

ns bar slightly bent

Pass 25 Nov 2005 39,449 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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K488 AND is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K488 AND, 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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How do I check the history of K488 AND?

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What year was K488 AND registered?

K488 AND is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 21 March 1993.

Is K488 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for K488 AND shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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