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J314 OCC

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,935 mi
Last recorded30,935 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ314 OCC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 30,935 miles

front tyre is soft

rear tyre is soft

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,651 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2012 30,441 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 30,441 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 9 May 2011 30,067 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 28,855 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 27,748 miles

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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J314 OCC is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J314 OCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J314 OCC registered?

J314 OCC is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 14 August 1991.

Is J314 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J314 OCC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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