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J742 POD

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

41,418 mi
Last recorded41,418 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 POD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 41,418 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 41,408 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 41,408 miles

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

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,929 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 40,586 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 40,584 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,431 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 40,431 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2016 39,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,794 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 39,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,589 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 38,399 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,399 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 38,358 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 38,358 miles

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.

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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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.

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