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L585 CWO

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,622 mi
Last recorded9,622 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 CWO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 9,622 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 9,242 miles

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 9,205 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 9,205 miles

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

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

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 9,026 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 8,878 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 8,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 8,640 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,622 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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L585 CWO is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L585 CWO, 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 L585 CWO registered?

L585 CWO is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L585 CWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L585 CWO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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