MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
slight tight spots in chain
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
rear cush drive has slight play
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EX500-A6?
Based on 1,592 MOT tests across 214 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K949 PLN is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Orange with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 K949 PLN, 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 K949 PLN registered?
K949 PLN is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 11 February 1993.
Is K949 PLN safe to buy?
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