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L889 ULM

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

7,831 mi
Last recorded7,831 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL889 ULM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 7,831 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 7,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 6,419 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 5,800 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 5,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 4,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 4,478 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 4,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 2,989 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 2,989 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 1,783 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 1,783 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 1,541 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 1,531 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 1,465 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 1,000 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 1,000 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 930 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 766 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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L889 ULM is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 L889 ULM, 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 L889 ULM registered?

L889 ULM is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L889 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L889 ULM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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