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H517 TWW

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

1,582 mi
Last recorded1,582 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH517 TWW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 1,582 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 1,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 1,397 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 972 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 531 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 10 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,348 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 30,348 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,335 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2017 30,335 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick one pad missing (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,335 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,276 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 26,086 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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H517 TWW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 H517 TWW, 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 H517 TWW registered?

H517 TWW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 8 March 1991.

Is H517 TWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H517 TWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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