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L108 XDD

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

36,585 mi
Last recorded36,585 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL108 XDD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 36,585 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 36,585 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2020 36,547 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 35,993 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 35,993 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 34,411 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 34,380 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 34,237 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,845 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 30,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,320 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 30,308 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 29,472 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 27,906 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 23,383 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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L108 XDD is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L108 XDD, 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 L108 XDD registered?

L108 XDD is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 29 September 1993.

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