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G180 FBF

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Multi-colour Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,591 mi
Last recorded32,591 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 FBF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 32,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 31,886 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 31,720 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 31,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate bracket insecure

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

Rear mud guard insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2016 31,027 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear number plate bracket insecure

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

Rear mud guard insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2014 30,720 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 30,402 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Fail 14 Aug 2013 30,402 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre has slight cracking between treads

Pass 6 Apr 2011 30,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 30,178 miles

engine running on one cylinder

Fail 14 Jan 2010 30,178 miles

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

engine running on one cylinder

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,925 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,892 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,196 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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G180 FBF is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Multi-colour with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G180 FBF, 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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G180 FBF is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 22 May 1990.

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