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M857 SWF

1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,710 mi
Last recorded22,710 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A628,712 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 SWF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEX500-A6
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 22,710 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 22,710 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 22,636 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 22,588 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 22,294 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 22,294 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,782 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 21,029 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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M857 SWF is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M857 SWF, 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 M857 SWF registered?

M857 SWF is a 1994 Kawasaki EX500-A6, first registered on 8 October 1994.

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