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K895 EYO

1992 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,341 mi
Last recorded29,341 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A626,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK895 EYO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 29,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 29,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 29,267 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 29,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,178 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 29,078 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

rear shock spring has no preload

Pass 15 Mar 2014 28,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 28,787 miles

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

front brake dragging slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2011 28,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 28,505 miles

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

front brake has slight signs of starting to bind

Fail 20 Nov 2010 28,505 miles

Inner Rear Upper Rear suspension component loose (2.4.A.1a)

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

front brake has slight signs of starting to bind

Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,199 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,194 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 26,904 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 26,890 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 24,935 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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K895 EYO is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 26,670 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 K895 EYO, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K895 EYO is a 1992 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 20 November 1992.

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