MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,871 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
small cracks in front tyre sidewall
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
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K289 RBJ is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 K289 RBJ, 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 K289 RBJ registered?
K289 RBJ is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 15 August 1992.
Is K289 RBJ safe to buy?
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