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H406 RCL

1990 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,905 mi
Last recorded23,905 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Kawasaki EN50023,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH406 RCL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 23,905 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 23,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,024 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,448 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 20,642 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.3.5a)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 20,211 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 20,211 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 19,299 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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H406 RCL 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 80%.

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 H406 RCL, 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 H406 RCL registered?

H406 RCL is a 1990 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H406 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H406 RCL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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