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H456 WNW

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

40,203 mi
Last recorded40,203 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH456 WNW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 40,203 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2024 38,345 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 36,218 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 36,218 miles

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

Rear Brake component insecure Split pin missing on brake stay. Rectified at station (1.1.21 (c))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 33,445 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,618 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 26,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 25,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,716 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 24,099 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 23,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 2,322 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,125 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 23,050 miles

Slight tide mark of oil on fork legs.Will need replacing.

Fail 15 May 2008 23,014 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 22,892 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 21,805 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 21,804 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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H456 WNW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H456 WNW, 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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H456 WNW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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