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J68 MHC

2002 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

20,901 mi
Last recorded20,901 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EN50023,094 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ68 MHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 20,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 20,901 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

exhaust clamp touching drive belt

Pass 9 Oct 2020 20,624 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Little front brake lever reserve travel

Fail 9 Oct 2020 20,624 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Little front brake lever reserve travel

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 20,572 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose not clipped, may get trapped in steering/ stretched on full lock

Pass 25 Sep 2019 19,457 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 19,456 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 19,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 19,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 18,987 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 18,733 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 18,859 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked shows cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

front tyre cracked

Pass 20 May 2010 18,499 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake lightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,235 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 May 2008 17,515 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2007 16,319 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 May 2006 15,670 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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J68 MHC is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,094 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 J68 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J68 MHC is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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