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H930 AAU

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,727 mi
Last recorded42,727 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH930 AAU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 42,727 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Gear lever linkage worn

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 42,315 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever linkage badly worn

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 42,275 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both lower shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Gear lever linkage has lots of play

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 40,579 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 40,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,363 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 40,192 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,186 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 40,185 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 40,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 389,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 38,776 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,475 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 36,475 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,453 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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H930 AAU is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H930 AAU, 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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H930 AAU is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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