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L953 SHW

1993 Kawasaki Ex

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,133 mi
Last recorded21,133 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki Ex20,095 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL953 SHW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 21,133 miles

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

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock wireing lose (2.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2021 27,222 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 27,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 17,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,040 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,739 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,350 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 15,635 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 15,635 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,118 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 14,441 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 14,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 13,396 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 13,396 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Ex?

Based on 15,662 MOT tests across 2,443 vehicles.

86.9%
Pass Rate
855
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,443
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 38
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L953 SHW is a 1993 Kawasaki Ex in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki Ex models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 20,095 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 Ex fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L953 SHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Ex typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 33 years old, this Kawasaki Ex is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L953 SHW registered?

L953 SHW is a 1993 Kawasaki Ex, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L953 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L953 SHW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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