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G457 OAT

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,652 mi
Last recorded46,652 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 OAT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,652 miles

front tyre tread cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2014 46,652 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 May 2012 45,753 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,699 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

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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G457 OAT is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G457 OAT, 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 G457 OAT registered?

G457 OAT is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 21 March 1990.

Is G457 OAT safe to buy?

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