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G118 EDO

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,973 mi
Last recorded31,973 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 EDO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,973 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 31,206 miles

rear brake drum running out of shape not efecting braking at this time..

Pass 1 Apr 2010 29,049 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 29,049 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 27,404 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 26,204 miles

right fork seal slight weep

Fail 8 Dec 2007 26,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

right fork seal slight weep

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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G118 EDO is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 23,736 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 EN500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G118 EDO, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G118 EDO registered?

G118 EDO is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G118 EDO safe to buy?

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