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M990 BLX

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,506 mi
Last recorded67,506 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM990 BLX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 67,506 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 67,252 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 67,252 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 66,261 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 65,162 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,802 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,754 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 42,304 miles

offside front foot peg shimed with washers and cabel ties

Fail 2 Mar 2016 42,259 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure foot peg replaced by mole grips cant be locked in position safely (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

offside front foot peg shimed with washers and cabel ties

Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,279 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 37,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 35,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 33,193 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 31,196 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 29,563 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 28,678 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,678 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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M990 BLX is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M990 BLX, 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 M990 BLX registered?

M990 BLX is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 15 November 1994.

Is M990 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M990 BLX 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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