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G261 KNY

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Grey Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,323 mi
Last recorded24,323 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG261 KNY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2025 24,323 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 24,315 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 24,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 24,107 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 23,847 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2016 23,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2011 19,436 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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G261 KNY is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Grey with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G261 KNY, 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 G261 KNY registered?

G261 KNY is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 24 July 1990.

Is G261 KNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G261 KNY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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