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H244 XDS

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,550 mi
Last recorded24,550 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH244 XDS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 24,550 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 24,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Swinging arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 23,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 23,316 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 21,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 20,101 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 20,069 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Central Front Wheel bearing slight wear

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 19,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,253 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 18,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,414 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 18,387 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 1,787 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 1,787 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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H244 XDS is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H244 XDS, 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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H244 XDS is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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