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K929 OGH

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29 mi
Last recorded29 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK929 OGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 29 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 29 miles

Drive belt slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake caliper insecure bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 7 May 2025 11 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (fowls on bar end mirror) (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working doesn't work every time button is pressed (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Both Fork stanchions have pitted chrome in travel area

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front brake caliper anti rattle plate touching disc

Stop lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 7,394 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 7,281 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 7,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 6,980 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 5,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 May 2014 4,241 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 3,837 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2012 3,361 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 3,361 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 2,956 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 2,956 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 2,603 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,839 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 38,839 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,763 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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K929 OGH is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K929 OGH, 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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K929 OGH is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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