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S930 UGY

1998 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,763 mi
Last recorded31,763 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EN50013,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 UGY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 31,763 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 29,820 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 28,815 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 28,812 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 27,358 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,197 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 27,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2010 21,137 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 14,696 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 14,696 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 14,693 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 14,693 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 13,415 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 13,415 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,142 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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S930 UGY is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,884 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 S930 UGY, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S930 UGY registered?

S930 UGY is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S930 UGY safe to buy?

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