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L82 MMX

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

31,737 mi
Last recorded31,737 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL82 MMX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 31,737 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,728 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,476 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 31,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 30,180 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 30,180 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 29,425 miles

corrosion on front mudguard

Pass 30 Aug 2008 29,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 27,097 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 27,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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L82 MMX is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 17,077 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 L82 MMX, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L82 MMX registered?

L82 MMX is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L82 MMX safe to buy?

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