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MJU 480P

1976 Kawasaki KH500

Green Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,326 mi
Last recorded31,326 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1976 Kawasaki KH50022,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJU 480P
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH500
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,326 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 31,009 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 30,804 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 29,970 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,970 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 29,685 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,315 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

How Reliable is the Kawasaki KH500?

Based on 771 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
184
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp 3
Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride 3
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 3
Drive chain excessively loose 3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3
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MJU 480P is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500 in Green with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1976 Kawasaki KH500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 22,456 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 KH500 fails its MOT is direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJU 480P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki KH500 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 50 years old, this Kawasaki KH500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJU 480P?

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What year was MJU 480P registered?

MJU 480P is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500, first registered on 15 March 1976.

Is MJU 480P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJU 480P shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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