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H272 DEW

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,838 mi
Last recorded11,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH272 DEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 11,838 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 11,522 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 10,724 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 10,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 10,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 10,663 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 10,576 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 10,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 10,514 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,458 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 10,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,429 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,380 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,826 miles

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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H272 DEW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H272 DEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H272 DEW registered?

H272 DEW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 7 May 1991.

Is H272 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H272 DEW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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