MOT Status
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10,954 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Front forks have very limited movement adversely effecting road handling the the vehicle (5.3.2 (b))
Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working with front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
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G855 KOF is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 G855 KOF, 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 G855 KOF registered?
G855 KOF is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is G855 KOF safe to buy?
The MOT history for G855 KOF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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