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J279 VOC

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,251 mi
Last recorded22,251 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ279 VOC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 22,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 20,938 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,394 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 13,832 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 1,360 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

dent in fuel tank

front pads getting low

front tyre has slight cracking in places but not likley to affect

Pass 6 Sep 2012 1,360 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

dent in fuel tank

front pads getting low

front tyre has slight cracking in places but not likley to affect

Pass 26 Aug 2011 13,677 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2009 13,113 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 11,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 11,297 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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J279 VOC is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 19,725 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J279 VOC, 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 34 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J279 VOC is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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