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J917 FKH

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,871 mi
Last recorded14,871 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 FKH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 14,871 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 14,825 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 14,825 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 14,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 14,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,058 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 14,056 miles

Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 12,304 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 12,175 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 12,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,907 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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J917 FKH is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J917 FKH, 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 J917 FKH registered?

J917 FKH is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 4 November 1991.

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The MOT history for J917 FKH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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