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K411 PAF

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,363 mi
Last recorded43,363 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK411 PAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 43,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 43,175 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,087 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 42,961 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 42,728 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,628 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,592 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front mudguard rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,592 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front mudguard rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2015 40,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,572 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 39,564 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 39,560 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 39,408 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,744 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 37,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,963 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 35,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,630 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 26,947 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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K411 PAF is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K411 PAF, 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.

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K411 PAF is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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