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H579 ARG

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,771 mi
Last recorded57,771 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH579 ARG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 57,771 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 57,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 56,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 56,697 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 56,498 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 56,498 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,395 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 55,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2007 55,650 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 54,439 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 54,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 13 Aug 2005 51,696 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 51,696 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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H579 ARG is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 H579 ARG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H579 ARG registered?

H579 ARG is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 13 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H579 ARG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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