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J559 MHA

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,414 mi
Last recorded20,414 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ559 MHA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 20,414 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 20,414 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,702 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,342 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 19,342 miles

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

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

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 17,966 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 17,461 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 16,435 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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J559 MHA is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J559 MHA, 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 J559 MHA registered?

J559 MHA is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 12 August 1991.

Is J559 MHA safe to buy?

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