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G879 RGJ

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,362 mi
Last recorded32,362 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 RGJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,362 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 31,986 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Pannier support insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,894 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 31,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 31,820 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 31,567 miles

Rear rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 31 May 2013 31,519 miles

tickover high

Pass 19 Sep 2011 31,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 31,468 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2009 31,385 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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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G879 RGJ is a 1990 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 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 G879 RGJ, 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.

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What year was G879 RGJ registered?

G879 RGJ is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 8 May 1990.

Is G879 RGJ safe to buy?

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