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L490 ULT

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,918 mi
Last recorded31,918 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 ULT
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2015 31,918 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 31,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,665 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,316 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,881 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 29,872 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 28,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,469 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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L490 ULT is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L490 ULT, 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 L490 ULT registered?

L490 ULT is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 29 October 1993.

Is L490 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L490 ULT shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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