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J382 LLH

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

26,678 mi
Last recorded26,678 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ382 LLH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 26,678 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 26,678 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 26,536 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 26,265 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 25,638 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 25,638 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

stone trapped in rear belt drive sprocket

Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,418 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 25,418 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,403 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,895 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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J382 LLH is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J382 LLH, 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 J382 LLH registered?

J382 LLH is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J382 LLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J382 LLH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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