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J608 LKP

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

12,666 mi
Last recorded12,666 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ608 LKP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 12,666 miles

Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

exhaust noisy

slight leake on exhaust center tube

Pass 19 Jun 2024 12,529 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 12,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 12,395 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 12,356 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 12,272 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 12,268 miles

Front tyre getting old

Rear tyre getting old

Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 12,096 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 12,027 miles

Nearside Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake arm tight.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 11,648 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 11,509 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 11,355 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 10,992 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 10,987 miles

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

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

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

slight twisting of lower fork tubes when compressed

Pass 8 May 2006 9,347 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

speedo drive not located correctly

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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J608 LKP 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 94.1%.

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 J608 LKP, 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 J608 LKP registered?

J608 LKP is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J608 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J608 LKP shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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