MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
front brake lever bent
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was J290 MTM registered?
J290 MTM is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 6 August 1991.
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