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K245 TFK

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,074 mi
Last recorded19,074 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK245 TFK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 19,074 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 19,067 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake poorly adjusted

Pass 16 Nov 2024 18,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 18,178 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 18,151 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 17,545 miles

drive belt noisy

Fail 12 Nov 2022 17,533 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

drive belt noisy

Pass 20 Nov 2021 16,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Pad back plates quite corroded (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 16,705 miles

Corrosion on front brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2019 16,572 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 16,565 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

broken bolt in front forks

Pass 17 Nov 2018 16,302 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements slightly sticky (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 15,739 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired switch poorly adjusted (1.3.3a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 15,353 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 14,604 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perished

Fail 4 Dec 2015 14,597 miles

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

front tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,313 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 13,359 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,217 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 11,776 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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K245 TFK is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K245 TFK, 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 K245 TFK registered?

K245 TFK is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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