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T843 TYA

1999 Kawasaki EN500

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

19,256 mi
Last recorded19,256 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EN5009,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT843 TYA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 19,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 18,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 17,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 17,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Motorcycle structure joining/attachment plate or fastening insecure Axle castle nut; split pin missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected Axle nut loose (5.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 14,267 miles

Central Front Lower Front tyre showing early signs of sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2020 14,247 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 14,181 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 14,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,173 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 13,999 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 13,448 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 13,169 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 13,169 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 11,383 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 11,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,920 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 5,334 miles

damage to gear lever

Fail 22 May 2009 5,332 miles

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

damage to gear lever

Pass 16 May 2008 2,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 2,824 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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T843 TYA is a 1999 Kawasaki EN500 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 9,866 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 T843 TYA, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T843 TYA registered?

T843 TYA is a 1999 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is T843 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T843 TYA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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