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L418 LTO

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,371 mi
Last recorded24,371 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL418 LTO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 24,371 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 24,371 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 23,881 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 23,881 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 23,632 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,807 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 21,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,520 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,242 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 18,203 miles

rear tyre has slight cracking on side wall no chord exposed

Pass 12 Apr 2007 16,613 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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L418 LTO is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 L418 LTO, 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 L418 LTO registered?

L418 LTO is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L418 LTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L418 LTO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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