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M273 YBD

1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

23,591 mi
Last recorded23,591 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A628,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 YBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2019 23,591 miles

Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Front and rear panels insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively worn Catching engine side casing (1.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And starting to crack and perish (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wires hanging insecure

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Motorcycle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame had repair to it (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened and underside of swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2014 23,314 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 36,040 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 35,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

nearside handlebar slightly deformed

slight movement offside handlebar

Fail 31 Aug 2013 35,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

nearside handlebar slightly deformed

slight movement offside handlebar

Pass 1 May 2012 35,621 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

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

throttle returns slowly nearside lock

Pass 8 May 2010 35,542 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

nearside handlebar slightly deformed

possible partial separation front tyre

Fail 1 May 2010 35,541 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

nearside handlebar slightly deformed

possible partial separation front tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2008 35,425 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 35,417 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 35,078 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 33,279 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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M273 YBD is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M273 YBD, 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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M273 YBD is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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