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J240 SDU

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,569 mi
Last recorded41,569 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 SDU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 41,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 41,569 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))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre sidewall perished

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 41,317 miles

Front Front tyre sidewall slightly perished

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2015 41,241 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

gear linkage worn

Fail 17 Apr 2015 41,241 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

gear linkage worn

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,655 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 37,651 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 37,457 miles

not running r/h cylinder

Fail 30 Mar 2012 37,457 miles

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

not running r/h cylinder

Fail 16 Jun 2011 34,405 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 34,405 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,597 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,866 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 31,866 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,980 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,145 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 30,145 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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J240 SDU is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J240 SDU, 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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J240 SDU is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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