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J142 HGX

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

34,848 mi
Last recorded34,848 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 HGX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 34,848 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 34,848 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly Fast running (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 34,161 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front tyre has irregular wear

Pass 21 Oct 2017 32,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 32,760 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 31,994 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 29,720 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 29,720 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 27,464 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 27,464 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 23,927 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,401 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 21,401 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 18,098 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 13,974 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 13,974 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 12,069 miles

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

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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J142 HGX is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 19,725 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 J142 HGX, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J142 HGX registered?

J142 HGX is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 10 June 1992.

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