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L986 ARU

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,181 mi
Last recorded63,181 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 ARU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,876 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 57,439 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,319 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 49,319 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,077 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

rear suspension pivot overhaul advised

Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,640 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,414 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 43,409 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 43,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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L986 ARU is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L986 ARU, 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 L986 ARU registered?

L986 ARU is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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