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J462 NDV

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,033 mi
Last recorded45,033 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 NDV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 45,033 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 43,532 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 43,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 42,309 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 41,800 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 6 Aug 2014 41,789 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,069 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,840 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 40,838 miles

Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 40,762 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 40,734 miles

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

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,588 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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J462 NDV is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J462 NDV, 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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J462 NDV is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 27 January 1992.

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