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L32 VAM

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,038 mi
Last recorded16,038 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL32 VAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,038 miles

rtear tyre on limit for wear

Pass 16 Sep 2020 15,913 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 15,690 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 15,690 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 15,012 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Motorcycle structure has been slightly modified frame (6.1.1b)

front brake lever has little reserve travel

headlight beam image converter fitted to lens

Pass 4 Jun 2013 14,072 miles

n/s + o/s front fork stanchions pitted

Fail 30 May 2013 14,072 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s + o/s/f fork stanchions pitted

rear brake cable touching exhaust system which is melting cables outer cover

Pass 23 Jun 2011 13,387 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 13,377 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)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 12,689 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 12,264 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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L32 VAM is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L32 VAM, 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 L32 VAM registered?

L32 VAM is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 4 October 1993.

Is L32 VAM safe to buy?

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