Kawasaki EX500-A6

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 498 cc

L92 BPBMOT history

L92 BPB is a black petrol Kawasaki EX500-A6 first used on 2 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 22,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
22,059 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L92 BPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
EX500-A6
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L92 BPB was last recorded at 22,059 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,880 miles · 5 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
179 miles
Average per year
580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,059 miles
  • 2024 – 21,880 miles
  • 2023 – 21,778 miles
  • 2022 – 21,561 miles
  • 2021 – 21,126 miles
  • 2020 – 20,934 miles
  • 2015 – 20,904 miles
  • 2014 – 19,859 miles
  • 2013 – 16,011 miles
  • 2012 – 14,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,059 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    319752950195
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  2. Fail22,059 miles (+179)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    393870716770
    • Repaired at testRear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

  3. Pass21,880 miles (+102)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    21,880 miles
    Test number
    287673836682
    • MinorBrake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level At lower limit (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre 20 years old , tyre wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Lower linkage (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyre 10 years old

  4. Pass21,778 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    21,778 miles
    Test number
    268614229277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass21,561 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    21,561 miles
    Test number
    953253031719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass21,126 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    21,126 miles
    Test number
    177750919545
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryHandle bar o/s slightly bent up
    • AdvisoryTyres old by date

  7. Pass20,934 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    20,934 miles
    Test number
    289467769518
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail20,928 miles (+24)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,928 miles
    Test number
    257151302404
    • MajorSteering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass20,904 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,904 miles
    Test number
    394022038085
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators nearside front (held on by tape)

  10. Pass19,859 miles (+3,848)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,859 miles
    Test number
    335628044450
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • NoteFront tyre starting to crack, but not deep enough to see cords.

  11. Pass16,011 miles (+1,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    16,011 miles
    Test number
    747323773027
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
    • AdvisoryWheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

  12. Pass14,348 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    14,348 miles
    Test number
    658195272085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail14,343 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,343 miles
    Test number
    817614672039
    • FailureSteering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Questions about L92 BPB

Does L92 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L92 BPB expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L92 BPB?
The MOT on L92 BPB expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L92 BPB done?
L92 BPB was recorded at 22,059 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 580 miles a year.
Has L92 BPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L92 BPB has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L92 BPB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L92 BPB find?
L92 BPB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front direction indicator insecure; drive chain slightly loose; drive chain worn but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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