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M424 YBD

1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,455 mi
Last recorded24,455 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A628,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM424 YBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 24,455 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension bush to frame worn (monitor) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 24,451 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively swingarm to shock linkage bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2010 22,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Apr 2010 22,864 miles

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

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2008 20,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,540 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 18,928 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 18,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 17,270 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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M424 YBD is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M424 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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What year was M424 YBD registered?

M424 YBD is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 8 October 1994.

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