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J290 MTM

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

4,772 mi
Last recorded4,772 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 MTM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 4,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 1,746 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

front suspension reduced damping

Fail 19 Apr 2023 1,690 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned need to be min of 180mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Motorcycle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

front suspension reduced damping

rear mudguard/number plate holder/rear light loose

Pass 21 Apr 2022 300 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 112 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 111 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 7 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 20,678 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 20,678 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 19,858 miles

front brake lever bent

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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J290 MTM 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 J290 MTM, 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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J290 MTM is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 6 August 1991.

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