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J128 NVR

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,416 mi
Last recorded23,416 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ128 NVR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 23,416 miles

front/rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Apr 2026 23,416 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear brake anchor arm bolt split pin missing

front/rear tyres perishing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 23,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 12 May 2017 23,416 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Motorcycle structure adversely modified sharpened studs on front fender (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Motorcycle structure adversely modified exhaust cut off at a sharp angle (6.1.1b) DANGEROUS

Throttle operating incorrectly sticking (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,308 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 19,062 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 19,058 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle obscured (1.4.1)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2011 12,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 7,432 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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J128 NVR is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J128 NVR, 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 J128 NVR registered?

J128 NVR is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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