MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K227 BHB is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 K227 BHB, 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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K227 BHB is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 21 May 1993.
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