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J855 EYB

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,197 mi
Last recorded9,197 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ855 EYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 9,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 8,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 8,928 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 8,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 8,247 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 8,247 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 8,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 8,172 miles

Front Fairing insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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J855 EYB is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J855 EYB, 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 J855 EYB registered?

J855 EYB is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J855 EYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J855 EYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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