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G498 BVW

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,104 mi
Last recorded10,104 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 BVW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 10,104 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 10,004 miles

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

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

brake pedal travel

Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,004 miles

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

brake pedal travel

Pass 28 Jul 2010 9,967 miles

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

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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G498 BVW is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 23,736 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 G498 BVW, 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 36 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G498 BVW registered?

G498 BVW is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G498 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G498 BVW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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