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K653 JWU

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,439 mi
Last recorded31,439 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK653 JWU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 31,439 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 31,439 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 May 2013 31,267 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2012 30,628 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

no plate light inop

Pass 9 Jun 2012 30,628 miles

no plate light inop

Pass 17 May 2010 29,082 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,997 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 28,590 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 28,545 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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K653 JWU is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K653 JWU, 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 K653 JWU registered?

K653 JWU is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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The MOT history for K653 JWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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