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L81 LVW

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,319 mi
Last recorded33,319 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL81 LVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 33,319 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 32,125 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,125 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 31,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 27,677 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 27,677 miles

Rear All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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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L81 LVW is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L81 LVW, 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 L81 LVW registered?

L81 LVW is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 4 October 1993.

Is L81 LVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L81 LVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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