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OAJ 53P

1976 Kawasaki KH500

Brown Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

25,804 mi
Last recorded25,804 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1976 Kawasaki KH50022,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 53P
MakeKawasaki
ModelKH500
Year1976
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 25,804 miles

Exhaust not standard

Pass 15 Jun 2017 25,302 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 24,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 22,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 22,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 21,308 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 20,768 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 20,051 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 19,592 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,592 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,170 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 25,188 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 25,188 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 19,117 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,117 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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OAJ 53P is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500 in Brown with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OAJ 53P, 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 OAJ 53P?

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What year was OAJ 53P registered?

OAJ 53P is a 1976 Kawasaki KH500, first registered on 30 December 1976.

Is OAJ 53P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAJ 53P shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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