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H186 RBO

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,399 mi
Last recorded30,399 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 RBO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,399 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 30,399 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,052 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,853 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 29,849 miles

Centre Rear Rear suspension has corrosion which reduces the strength of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Upper Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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H186 RBO is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,200 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 H186 RBO, 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 35 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H186 RBO is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 22 July 1991.

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