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J466 AUM

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,864 mi
Last recorded23,864 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ466 AUM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,864 miles

front brake pads

Fail 24 Jul 2012 23,861 miles

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

front brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,489 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 22,487 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2009 2,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,479 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 13,573 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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J466 AUM is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J466 AUM, 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 J466 AUM registered?

J466 AUM is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 30 October 1991.

Is J466 AUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J466 AUM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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