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L98 YDG

1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,138 mi
Last recorded43,138 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A626,837 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 YDG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 43,138 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 43,137 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 41,355 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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L98 YDG is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L98 YDG, 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 L98 YDG registered?

L98 YDG is a 1993 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 18 November 1993.

Is L98 YDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L98 YDG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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