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H701 CMK

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,491 mi
Last recorded16,491 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH701 CMK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 16,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

headlamp beam within spec but has slight misalignment

Pass 24 Jan 2018 16,010 miles

headlamp within spec for aim but is slightly out of focus

Pass 21 Jan 2017 13,589 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 10,047 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 9,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 9,744 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 9,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2013 9,666 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,638 miles

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

fork dust seal split

rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2009 9,632 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,031 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 7,993 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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H701 CMK is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 H701 CMK, 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 H701 CMK registered?

H701 CMK is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 29 April 1991.

Is H701 CMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H701 CMK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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