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K458 THA

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,332 mi
Last recorded21,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK458 THA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 21,332 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 21,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 21,261 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,210 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 20,921 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,496 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 16,892 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

exhaust has welded repairs

Fail 15 Jul 2011 16,892 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

exhaust has welded repairs

Pass 10 May 2010 16,505 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

engine very noisy/cammy

rear brake pedal has fair amount of travel, recommend adjusting rear brake

speedo not working, cable broken

Pass 11 May 2009 16,372 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 15,837 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 14,919 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 14,070 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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K458 THA is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K458 THA, 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 K458 THA registered?

K458 THA is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 9 September 1992.

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The MOT history for K458 THA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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