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K521 YRF

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,845 mi
Last recorded21,845 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK521 YRF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 21,845 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 18,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 15,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 15,704 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2016 15,689 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 15,649 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,515 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 15,478 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 15,461 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,333 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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K521 YRF is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K521 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K521 YRF?

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What year was K521 YRF registered?

K521 YRF is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K521 YRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K521 YRF 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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