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K198 GHH

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,278 mi
Last recorded23,278 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK198 GHH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,278 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 23,300 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake component is severely distorted (3.1.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 22,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,552 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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K198 GHH is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 19,783 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 K198 GHH, 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 33 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K198 GHH registered?

K198 GHH is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K198 GHH safe to buy?

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