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K855 OWM

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,606 mi
Last recorded15,606 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK855 OWM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 15,606 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 15,606 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 15,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 15,149 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,059 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 14,989 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 14,804 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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K855 OWM is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K855 OWM, 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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What year was K855 OWM registered?

K855 OWM is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K855 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K855 OWM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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