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K289 RBJ

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

19,871 mi
Last recorded19,871 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK289 RBJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,871 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 19,858 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 18,631 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 18,622 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,440 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 18,440 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 17,890 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 17,342 miles

small cracks in front tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,023 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2008 15,759 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,759 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 15,347 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 15,143 miles

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.

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 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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