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K723 YVM

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,078 mi
Last recorded17,078 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK723 YVM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 17,078 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 May 2024 17,029 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 16,957 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 16,233 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 9,574 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 9,574 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 5,480 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 5,480 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2015 4,812 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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K723 YVM is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red 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 K723 YVM, 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 K723 YVM registered?

K723 YVM is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 13 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K723 YVM 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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