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L458 OMA

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,667 mi
Last recorded28,667 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL458 OMA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 28,667 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,784 miles

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

Rear suspension slightly reduced damping

Registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2014 25,354 miles

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

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

front tyre has small cracks in side wall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 23,214 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 May 2011 20,276 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 18,776 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,339 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,903 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006
Fail 17 Mar 2006 17,090 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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L458 OMA is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L458 OMA, 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 L458 OMA registered?

L458 OMA is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L458 OMA safe to buy?

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