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G659 JWO

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,226 mi
Last recorded13,226 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG659 JWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 13,226 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 13,226 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,685 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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G659 JWO is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G659 JWO, 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 G659 JWO registered?

G659 JWO is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G659 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G659 JWO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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