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L166 WRT

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,006 mi
Last recorded6,006 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 WRT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 6,006 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 6,006 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 5,865 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 5,865 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 5,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 5,858 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 5,858 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2011 5,838 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 5,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 4,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 4,834 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 4,817 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 4,811 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 4,811 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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L166 WRT is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L166 WRT, 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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L166 WRT is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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