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H872 GVL

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,289 mi
Last recorded37,289 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH872 GVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 37,289 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 34,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 31,866 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 31,866 miles

Brake locking device missing rear drum stay bar nut split pin missing and nut loose (3.2.A1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 28,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 28,485 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 26,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,713 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 24,769 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,308 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,712 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,633 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,500 miles

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

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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H872 GVL is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H872 GVL, 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 H872 GVL registered?

H872 GVL is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 July 1991.

Is H872 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H872 GVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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