MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Decelerometer brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.E1b)
Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
tyre pressure front low
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Decelerometer brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.E1b)
Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Rear Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)
Rear Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
tyre pressure front low
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)
cuts out we clutch released - electical fault
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J742 POD is a 1992 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 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 J742 POD, 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.
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What year was J742 POD registered?
J742 POD is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 8 July 1992.
Is J742 POD safe to buy?
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