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L946 SEG

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,577 mi
Last recorded25,577 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL946 SEG
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 25,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 25,565 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on not working (1.1.3a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 25,454 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 25,436 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on not working (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on not working (1.1.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 25,419 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 22,816 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 19,630 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 19,630 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2009 19,502 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2008 18,072 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 17,254 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 16,948 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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L946 SEG is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L946 SEG, 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 L946 SEG registered?

L946 SEG is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 28 March 1994.

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