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J851 CUU

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,473 mi
Last recorded30,473 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 CUU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2024 30,473 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,442 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 4 Aug 2015 30,222 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,127 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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J851 CUU is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J851 CUU, 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 J851 CUU registered?

J851 CUU is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 5 August 1991.

Is J851 CUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J851 CUU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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