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J281 MTN

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

27,442 mi
Last recorded27,442 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 MTN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 27,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower brake hose insecure

Fail 19 Aug 2024 27,401 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kickup to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure brake torque arm ,no locking devices,split pins,lock nuts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device ineffective split pin missing (5.2.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower brake hose insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2023 27,255 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 27,255 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2012 35,638 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 35,638 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 3,546 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010
Fail 13 Aug 2010

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009
Fail 17 Aug 2009

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2) DANGEROUS

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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J281 MTN is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J281 MTN, 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 J281 MTN registered?

J281 MTN is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J281 MTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J281 MTN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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