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L380 LAK

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

14,685 mi
Last recorded14,685 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL380 LAK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 14,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 14,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 14,398 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 13,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 11,721 miles

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

Front Tyre perished

Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 11,611 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,376 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 11,374 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 May 2015 11,290 miles

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

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 11,290 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 11,226 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 11,226 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 28 May 2013 11,182 miles

Small split in drive belt.

Front tyre perished in treads.

Pass 15 May 2012 11,117 miles

Drive belt perished.

Front tyre perished.

Rear swing arm rusty.

Pass 26 May 2011 10,856 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 10,755 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 10,639 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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L380 LAK is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L380 LAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L380 LAK registered?

L380 LAK is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L380 LAK safe to buy?

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