MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake locking device missing rear brake torque arm (3.2.A1e)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H226 SHH is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H226 SHH, 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 H226 SHH registered?
H226 SHH is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 10 August 1990.
Is H226 SHH safe to buy?
The MOT history for H226 SHH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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