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J694 BSA

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,368 mi
Last recorded24,368 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ694 BSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 24,368 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 24,189 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 23,886 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 23,296 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 23,296 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 22,531 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 22,531 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 22,165 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 22,165 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,697 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 20,264 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,884 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 14,880 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

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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J694 BSA is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 19,725 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 J694 BSA, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J694 BSA registered?

J694 BSA is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 8 April 1992.

Is J694 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J694 BSA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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