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K225 BDC

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

11,037 mi
Last recorded11,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK225 BDC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 11,037 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 10,868 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 10,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 10,206 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 9,551 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 9,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 8,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 8,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 8,883 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 8,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 8,663 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 9 May 2008 8,197 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 8,197 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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K225 BDC is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 19,783 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 K225 BDC, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K225 BDC registered?

K225 BDC is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K225 BDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K225 BDC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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