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G28 WKM

2003 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,515 mi
Last recorded37,515 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki EN50010,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG28 WKM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,515 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencers corroded in areas

Pass 6 Nov 2018 37,511 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 37,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 37,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,142 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 37,140 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 36,426 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 17,378 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 35,712 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,708 miles

Drive belt worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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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G28 WKM is a 2003 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,672 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 G28 WKM, 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 23 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G28 WKM registered?

G28 WKM is a 2003 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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