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J899 GRH

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,413 mi
Last recorded10,413 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 GRH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 10,413 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 10,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced swinging arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 10,242 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 10,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 9,954 miles

Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 May 2013 9,952 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,234 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 9,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,119 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,004 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 8,756 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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J899 GRH is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J899 GRH, 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 J899 GRH registered?

J899 GRH is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 4 February 1992.

Is J899 GRH safe to buy?

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