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MUT 892P

1976 Kawasaki KH500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,959 mi
Last recorded23,959 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1976 Kawasaki KH50022,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUT 892P
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH500
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,959 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,872 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 23,842 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,833 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 23,735 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 23,735 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 23,561 miles

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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MUT 892P is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUT 892P, 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

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What year was MUT 892P registered?

MUT 892P is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500, first registered on 1 April 1976.

Is MUT 892P safe to buy?

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