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L861 XGV

1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,754 mi
Last recorded64,754 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A628,712 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 XGV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,754 miles

ADISE...FRONT DISC GROOVED AND WORN

ADVISE LHF FOOTREST RUBBER WORN AND SPLIT

Fail 1 Dec 2008 64,754 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

ADISE...FRONT DISC GROOVED AND WORN

ADVISE LHF FOOTREST RUBBER WORN AND SPLIT

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,619 miles

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 58,619 miles

Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Offside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 51,376 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 51,133 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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L861 XGV is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L861 XGV, 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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What year was L861 XGV registered?

L861 XGV is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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