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L519 HJV

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,981 mi
Last recorded11,981 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL519 HJV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 11,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 May 2016 8,542 miles

Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 5,353 miles

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Pass 16 May 2014 1,211 miles

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Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,135 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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 10 Jan 2012 23,505 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,478 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 23,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 14 May 2007 23,448 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

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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L519 HJV is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L519 HJV, 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 L519 HJV registered?

L519 HJV is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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