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J643 PKV

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,386 mi
Last recorded25,386 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ643 PKV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 25,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 25,163 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL INDICATORS (4.4.4 (a))

EXHAUSTS NOISEY BUT NIT EXCESSIVE

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 25,163 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute ALL INDICATORS (4.4.4 (a))

EXHAUSTS NOISEY BUT NIT EXCESSIVE

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,251 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket exhaust fitted with baffles (8.1.1 (a))

front & rear tyres old & cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2018 23,958 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 23,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 23,084 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 22,929 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 22,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 22,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,828 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,803 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 20,803 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,803 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 20,803 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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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J643 PKV is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J643 PKV, 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 J643 PKV registered?

J643 PKV is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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