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L983 EVN

1993 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

10,277 mi
Last recorded10,277 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Kawasaki EN50019,783 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL983 EVN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 10,277 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 15,506 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 15,506 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 10,038 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 10,035 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2021 9,704 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 9,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 9,140 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 9,089 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 9,089 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 8,107 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 7,016 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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L983 EVN is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L983 EVN, 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

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What year was L983 EVN registered?

L983 EVN is a 1993 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L983 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L983 EVN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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