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J691 PRF

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

17,243 mi
Last recorded17,243 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ691 PRF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 17,243 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,069 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 17,065 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 16,493 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 16,493 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 16,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 23 May 2016 16,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,860 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 14,860 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2014 14,385 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 13,643 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 13,394 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 133,106 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 13,210 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 13,210 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 13,156 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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J691 PRF is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J691 PRF, 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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J691 PRF is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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