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L499 ADD

1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,806 mi
Last recorded36,806 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A628,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL499 ADD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 36,806 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 36,772 miles

Front Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,673 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 27,673 miles

Front Clutch lever shortened so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Front Handlebar fractured (2.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 25,853 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,853 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 22,989 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 22,989 miles

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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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L499 ADD is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 28,712 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 L499 ADD, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki EX500-A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L499 ADD is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 8 March 1994.

Is L499 ADD safe to buy?

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