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H640 CEW

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

38,169 mi
Last recorded38,169 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH640 CEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,169 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,093 miles

Rear number plate light wiring insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2017 38,048 miles

Front Brake disks worn

Pass 27 May 2016 37,600 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort & slightly binding (3.3.A1d)

Front brake hose is to long replacement advised!

Front mudguard is heavily corroded.

The rear tyre is heavily perished.

Fail 24 May 2016 37,585 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake reaction bracket securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort & slightly binding (3.3.A1d)

Front brake hose is to long replacement advised!

Front mudguard is heavily corroded.

The rear tyre is heavily perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,751 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 36,744 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,492 miles

Both rear view mirrors missing

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 36,492 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Both rear view mirrors missing

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,061 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2011 34,695 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,821 miles

front tyre sidewalls slightly perished

rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

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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H640 CEW 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 76.9%.

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 H640 CEW, 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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What year was H640 CEW registered?

H640 CEW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 28 January 1991.

Is H640 CEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H640 CEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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