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J407 HMC

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,619 mi
Last recorded23,619 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ407 HMC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 23,619 miles

Front Tyre has extensive cracking to sidewalls and tread area. Cords not exposed.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb out of two working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has light cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2023 23,157 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 22,738 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 22,633 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 22,622 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 20,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 20,042 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 19,817 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 19,597 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,984 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2013 18,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,397 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 18,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 18,195 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 18,023 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 17,751 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 17,351 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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J407 HMC is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J407 HMC, 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 J407 HMC registered?

J407 HMC is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 28 September 1991.

Is J407 HMC safe to buy?

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