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L960 YAY

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,285 mi
Last recorded55,285 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL960 YAY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,285 miles

Throttle slow return

Pass 5 Jul 2014 43,717 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,909 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,752 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 38,391 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 35,232 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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L960 YAY is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L960 YAY, 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 L960 YAY registered?

L960 YAY is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 4 August 1993.

Is L960 YAY safe to buy?

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