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H471 DBV

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,914 mi
Last recorded30,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH471 DBV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,914 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,900 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,775 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,289 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 30,280 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,924 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 27,059 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 27,059 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 25,070 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,998 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,185 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,918 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 18,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 16,940 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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H471 DBV is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 H471 DBV, 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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H471 DBV is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 31 July 1991.

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