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K289 ATX

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

2,094 mi
Last recorded2,094 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 ATX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 2,094 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 2,061 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,974 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 1,960 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 1,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 1,855 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 1,793 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 1,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 1,778 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 1,778 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 1,746 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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K289 ATX is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K289 ATX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K289 ATX?

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What year was K289 ATX registered?

K289 ATX is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 22 March 1993.

Is K289 ATX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K289 ATX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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