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NWJ 179R

1976 Kawasaki KH500

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,726 mi
Last recorded36,726 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1976 Kawasaki KH50022,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 179R
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 May 2008 36,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 39,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 36,691 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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NWJ 179R is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500 in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NWJ 179R, 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 NWJ 179R?

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What year was NWJ 179R registered?

NWJ 179R is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is NWJ 179R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWJ 179R shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NWJ 179R have outstanding finance?

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