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H665 MDC

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

47,918 mi
Last recorded47,918 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH665 MDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 47,918 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 47,916 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,906 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion N/S & O/S Front (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,892 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 47,892 miles

Drive belt excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 47,855 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 38,291 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,758 miles

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

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2011 27,818 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,380 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 May 2010 21,804 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 10 May 2010 21,804 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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H665 MDC 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 69.2%.

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 H665 MDC, 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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H665 MDC is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 14 March 1991.

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