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L62 BFJ

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,431 mi
Last recorded36,431 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL62 BFJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 36,431 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 35,035 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 35,035 miles

Front Position lamp not working Poor connection (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 32,178 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pointed (custom) handlebar end weights fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2022 32,085 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 32,085 miles

Front Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 32,066 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 32,066 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 31,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 30,856 miles

Rear swing arm is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2018 29,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,947 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear swing arm is slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,932 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 27,722 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,722 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Offside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,408 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 23,408 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

both riders footrest rubbers missing

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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L62 BFJ 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 70.6%.

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 L62 BFJ, 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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L62 BFJ is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 8 October 1993.

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