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L958 OWE

1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,213 mi
Last recorded40,213 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2020
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A628,712 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL958 OWE
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2020 40,213 miles

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure mudguard jagged edges facing forward (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure upper fairing not attached at rear mount (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 39,841 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 39,833 miles

Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. SWINGING ARM CORRODED AND HOLED (2.4.A.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 38,615 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 38,615 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 37,488 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 35,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,970 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 31,970 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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L958 OWE is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L958 OWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L958 OWE registered?

L958 OWE is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L958 OWE safe to buy?

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