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M83 YGH

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58 mi
Last recorded58 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM83 YGH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2023 58 miles

Brake rod insecure Locking pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Blue smoke emitted from exhaust

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2022 21 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 451 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Ticking over higher than normal

Fail 26 Jun 2019 451 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Ticking over higher than normal

Pass 9 Jun 2017 451 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

no plate small.possibly illegal

Fail 9 Jun 2017 451 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive belt lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

no plate small.possibly illegal

Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,399 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 17,399 miles

Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b)

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front front mud guard missing

Front cables catching on steering stop

Front hand grip insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,028 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 28,028 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,014 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

brake fluid around blead nippel front calliper

exh has a bange on it

seat riped

Fail 4 Mar 2010 37,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,214 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 33,252 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,981 miles

handle bar grips deteriorating

Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,972 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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M83 YGH is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M83 YGH, 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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M83 YGH is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 4 August 1994.

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