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H98 PUH

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,922 mi
Last recorded14,922 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH98 PUH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 14,922 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 14,656 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 13,924 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 13,410 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 13,393 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 14 May 2010 12,656 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 12,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,978 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 11,446 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,446 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 10,724 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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H98 PUH is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H98 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H98 PUH registered?

H98 PUH is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is H98 PUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H98 PUH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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