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L361 OMB

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,824 mi
Last recorded75,824 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL361 OMB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 75,824 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 68,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 49,056 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering Slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 48,893 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear Shock Bush Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Steering Slightly stiff (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Side Stand Catches on belly Pan

Pass 23 Dec 2019 33,517 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 33,489 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,130 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,895 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,795 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,527 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 27,710 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,801 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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L361 OMB is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red with a 494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L361 OMB, 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 L361 OMB registered?

L361 OMB is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 11 November 1993.

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The MOT history for L361 OMB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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