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K533 PLM

1992 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,535 mi
Last recorded44,535 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 1992 Kawasaki EN50019,725 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK533 PLM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 44,535 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 44,535 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 44,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,147 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

clutch cable and throttle cable incorrectly routed

Pass 31 Jul 2020 43,447 miles

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

Rear rear brake grabbing slighty

Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases borderline (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion on frame of bike borderline

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,984 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 32,626 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 32,626 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 26,013 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 24,038 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 21,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 19,567 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 18,334 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 18,328 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 16,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,169 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 15,144 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,138 miles

number plate cracket need's replaceing

Fail 24 Mar 2007 15,127 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 15,113 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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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K533 PLM is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K533 PLM, 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 K533 PLM registered?

K533 PLM is a 1992 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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The MOT history for K533 PLM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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