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L583 JSC

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,940 mi
Last recorded47,940 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL583 JSC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2025 47,940 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Fuel system component leaking Carb overflow dripping (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 47,710 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear gear change linkage heavily worn

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 46,916 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear gear change linkage heavily worn

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 44,304 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 44,296 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 42,169 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 39,934 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 39,857 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Chain guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 37,607 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 35,456 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 35,379 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 33,122 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 30,793 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 May 2016 30,720 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 May 2015 27,219 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 27,193 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 24,905 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 22,353 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 20,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 18,629 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2010 17,891 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,035 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 17,035 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

wiring loose around headstock

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,704 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,094 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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L583 JSC is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L583 JSC, 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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L583 JSC is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 18 August 1993.

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