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K190 THD

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,001 mi
Last recorded2,001 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK190 THD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 2,001 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 1,981 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2015 1,437 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 1,431 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 27,220 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 27,183 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,636 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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K190 THD 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 70%.

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 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 K190 THD, 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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What year was K190 THD registered?

K190 THD is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 October 1992.

Is K190 THD safe to buy?

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