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H228 DKH

2009 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,045 mi
Last recorded21,045 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH228 DKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 21,045 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,422 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 19,608 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 18,800 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 18,800 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 18,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 14,195 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 13,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 13,110 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 13,110 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 12,981 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 May 2016 12,981 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.5.1c)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 12,736 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 12,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 12,209 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 9,983 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 9,257 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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H228 DKH is a 2009 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H228 DKH, 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 17 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H228 DKH registered?

H228 DKH is a 2009 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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