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H856 MFS

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,566 mi
Last recorded25,566 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH856 MFS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 25,566 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 25,531 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 25,531 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies when rear brake applied (1.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 25,447 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 25,444 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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H856 MFS is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H856 MFS, 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 H856 MFS registered?

H856 MFS is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 February 1991.

Is H856 MFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H856 MFS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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