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L158 MSA

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,632 mi
Last recorded44,632 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL158 MSA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,632 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 44,627 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,529 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 40,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,568 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,017 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 36,017 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 35,885 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 35,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 34,859 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 34,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 29,439 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 27,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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L158 MSA is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 17,077 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 L158 MSA, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L158 MSA registered?

L158 MSA is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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