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L38 HEH

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,505 mi
Last recorded14,505 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL38 HEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 14,505 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 13,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 13,721 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 13,561 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 13,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 13,332 miles
Pass 26 May 2019 13,240 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 13,111 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,063 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 12,997 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 12,999 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 12,992 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 12,142 miles

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

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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L38 HEH is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 L38 HEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L38 HEH registered?

L38 HEH is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 4 March 1994.

Is L38 HEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L38 HEH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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