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H97 PUH

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,905 mi
Last recorded8,905 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH97 PUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 8,905 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 8,902 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 8,478 miles

fork seal starting to weep

Pass 5 May 2016 8,145 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

both tyres perished on walls

Pass 29 Apr 2015 7,944 miles

slight oil misting on forks

Pass 31 May 2012 7,552 miles

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

throttle does not return to idle when released

Fail 29 May 2012 7,504 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

throttle does not return to idle when released

Pass 21 Jan 2011 5,724 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 5,359 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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H97 PUH 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 88.9%.

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 H97 PUH, 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 H97 PUH registered?

H97 PUH is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 21 May 1991.

Is H97 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H97 PUH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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