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G251 WCN

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,065 mi
Last recorded35,065 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 WCN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,065 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 34,834 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 34,569 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 34,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 34,484 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 33,603 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 31,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 29,603 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 29,603 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 29,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 28,806 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,482 miles

O/S/F FORK DUST SEAL INSECURE

Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,362 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 21,665 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON WEAR LIMIT 1MM

Pass 24 Jul 2014 15,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,586 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 8,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 5,402 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 5,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 5,376 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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G251 WCN is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G251 WCN, 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 G251 WCN registered?

G251 WCN is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G251 WCN safe to buy?

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