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J486 CAL

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,787 mi
Last recorded39,787 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 CAL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,787 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 39,759 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,109 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 35,109 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2009 31,457 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 31,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,430 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 28,436 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 28,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,150 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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J486 CAL is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J486 CAL, 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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J486 CAL is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 13 November 1991.

Is J486 CAL safe to buy?

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