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J356 KHR

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,128 mi
Last recorded38,128 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ356 KHR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,128 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 38,128 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 49,672 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 49,672 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil R/H (2.3.3)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride side stand insecure(does not return fully) (6.2.1h)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 49,663 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,008 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 47,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 6 Sep 2012 46,955 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 45,910 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,967 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 36,329 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 31,928 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,806 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 30,806 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,495 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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J356 KHR is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J356 KHR, 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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J356 KHR is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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