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M240 PEF

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,045 mi
Last recorded20,045 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM240 PEF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 20,045 miles

Front Spot Lights Misaligned

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight Noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 20,009 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

nearside handle bar grip slight movement

repair carried out on offside handle bar grip, still secure

very slight play in front wheel bearing and a little noisy

Pass 4 May 2020 19,899 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2020 19,891 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Mar 2019 19,767 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2011 19,763 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 19,763 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 17,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 15,921 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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M240 PEF is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M240 PEF, 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 M240 PEF registered?

M240 PEF is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 14 September 1994.

Is M240 PEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M240 PEF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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