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H929 JRO

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,207 mi
Last recorded18,207 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH929 JRO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 18,207 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 17,705 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 17,705 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 16,669 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 16,669 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 13,307 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 10,958 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2011 10,958 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

unable to check front wheel bearings due to binding brake

Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,695 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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H929 JRO is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H929 JRO, 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 H929 JRO registered?

H929 JRO is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 11 June 1991.

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The MOT history for H929 JRO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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