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J65 GCW

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,565 mi
Last recorded32,565 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ65 GCW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,565 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 23,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 20,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 19,837 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 19,778 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,651 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 19,416 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,396 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,700 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 16,870 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 16,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,574 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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J65 GCW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J65 GCW, 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 J65 GCW registered?

J65 GCW is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is J65 GCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J65 GCW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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