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G390 NKY

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,348 mi
Last recorded26,348 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG390 NKY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 26,348 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 26,321 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,309 miles

Front brake spongy

Fail 25 Jan 2014 26,309 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 26,250 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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G390 NKY is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 G390 NKY, 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 G390 NKY registered?

G390 NKY is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 19 June 1990.

Is G390 NKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G390 NKY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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