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H741 KAN

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,582 mi
Last recorded43,582 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH741 KAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 43,582 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 43,577 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 43,572 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 43,571 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working HAND CONTROL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 43,213 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 41,847 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,313 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 38,270 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,757 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,129 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 35,710 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,599 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,235 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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H741 KAN is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 H741 KAN, 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.

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What year was H741 KAN registered?

H741 KAN is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 23 November 1990.

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