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J695 MDF

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,053 mi
Last recorded30,053 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ695 MDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 30,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,032 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 27,450 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 25,474 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 25,451 miles

pitting to both front fork stantions

Fail 14 Jun 2022 25,451 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

pitting to both front fork stantions

Pass 25 Apr 2018 25,131 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 24,446 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,183 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 24,052 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 24,052 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 24,044 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 22,943 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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J695 MDF is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J695 MDF, 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 J695 MDF registered?

J695 MDF is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 15 August 1991.

Is J695 MDF safe to buy?

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