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C89 VAC

1985 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

35,452 mi
Last recorded35,452 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC89 VAC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 35,452 miles

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

horn works but is deteriorated

poor headlamp image

Fail 28 Jun 2014 35,430 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

horn works but is deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2013 33,630 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 11 May 2013 33,618 miles

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brakes nosey under braking

speedo cable deteriated

Fail 27 Apr 2012 32,639 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 32,639 miles

Nearside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,787 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,787 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 30,636 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,636 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,285 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 29,713 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 28,145 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?

Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.

82.2%
Pass Rate
336
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 121
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 112
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 64
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 57
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C89 VAC is a 1985 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

The most common reason a Kawasaki EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C89 VAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki EN500 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 41 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C89 VAC is a 1985 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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