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L856 UHR

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,557 mi
Last recorded40,557 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL856 UHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 40,557 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 40,553 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 40,325 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 39,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,269 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,798 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,597 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 33,607 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 32,049 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,049 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,138 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,138 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,119 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,231 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 22,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,652 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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L856 UHR is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L856 UHR, 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 L856 UHR registered?

L856 UHR is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L856 UHR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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