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K263 GYB

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,392 mi
Last recorded36,392 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK263 GYB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 36,392 miles

Front little reserve travel on brake

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 36,392 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking fuel tap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front little reserve travel on brake

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,048 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 36,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower frame/swing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 36,030 miles

Drive belt slightly damaged

Headlamp mask fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspect rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 3 Apr 2019 36,030 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive belt slightly damaged

Headlamp mask fitted

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspect rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2015 35,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 35,855 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake cable outer casing slightly damaged (3.2.A1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 35,764 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 35,608 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 35,361 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 35,355 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 35,164 miles

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 13 Apr 2006 35,164 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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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K263 GYB is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K263 GYB, 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 K263 GYB registered?

K263 GYB is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 18 August 1992.

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