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L868 YGD

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,411 mi
Last recorded17,411 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL868 YGD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,411 miles

front and rear wheel spokes corroded but not exccesive

Fail 15 Nov 2008 17,396 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.7.3c)

Nearside Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

front and rear wheel spokes corroded but not exccesive

Pass 8 Oct 2007 17,299 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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L868 YGD is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L868 YGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L868 YGD registered?

L868 YGD is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 19 April 1994.

Is L868 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L868 YGD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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