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L689 BKO

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,291 mi
Last recorded32,291 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 BKO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,291 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 32,273 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 28,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,197 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 25,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 23,054 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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L689 BKO is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L689 BKO, 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 L689 BKO registered?

L689 BKO is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 20 August 1993.

Is L689 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L689 BKO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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