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J361 HBD

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

26,141 mi
Last recorded26,141 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ361 HBD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,141 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 26,141 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 25,852 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 25,852 miles

Front Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 25,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 24,951 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 24,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 24,833 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 24,833 miles

Rear Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Fail 28 May 2008 24,774 miles

Rear Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2008 24,774 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 24,718 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 24,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,599 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 24,599 miles

Centre Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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J361 HBD is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J361 HBD, 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 J361 HBD registered?

J361 HBD is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 9 September 1991.

Is J361 HBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J361 HBD shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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