Kawasaki EN500
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 498 cc
L62 BFJMOT history
L62 BFJ is a red petrol Kawasaki EN500 first used on 8 Oct 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 36,431 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 36,431 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 724 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L62 BFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- EN500
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 8 Oct 1993
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L62 BFJ was last recorded at 36,431 miles on 11 Jun 2025, 1,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 35,035 miles · 8 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,396 miles
- Average per year
- 724 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 36,431 miles
- 2024 – 35,035 miles
- 2023 – 32,178 miles
- 2022 – 32,085 miles
- 2021 – 32,066 miles
- 2020 – 31,575 miles
- 2019 – 30,856 miles
- 2018 – 29,202 miles
- 2016 – 28,947 miles
- 2011 – 28,932 miles
- 2010 – 27,722 miles
- 2009 – 27,722 miles
- 2007 – 23,408 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,431 miles
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear swing arm is slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019
Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009
Full MOT history
17 tests since 15 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,431 miles (+1,396)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 36,431 miles
- Test number
- 783218207611
- MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Pass35,035 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 35,035 miles
- Test number
- 640848336660
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Fail35,035 miles (+2,857)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,035 miles
- Test number
- 439594277671
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Poor connection (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,178 miles (+93)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 32,178 miles
- Test number
- 210758122480
- MinorFront Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPointed (custom) handlebar end weights fitted.
Pass32,085 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 32,085 miles
- Test number
- 256156292796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,085 miles (+19)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,085 miles
- Test number
- 491479674160
- MajorFront Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,066 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 32,066 miles
- Test number
- 630925600373
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Fail32,066 miles (+491)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,066 miles
- Test number
- 892479479788
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Pass31,575 miles (+719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 31,575 miles
- Test number
- 920644078149
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass30,856 miles (+1,654)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 30,856 miles
- Test number
- 644844307219
- AdvisoryRear swing arm is slightly corroded
Pass29,202 miles (+255)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 29,202 miles
- Test number
- 567510239664
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
- AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Pass28,947 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 28,947 miles
- Test number
- 397012387569
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
- AdvisoryRear swing arm is slightly corroded
Pass28,932 miles (+1,210)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 28,932 miles
- Test number
- 606683981018
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Pass27,722 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 27,722 miles
- Test number
- 182907800119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,722 miles (+4,314)1 dangerous9 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,722 miles
- Test number
- 400984039159
- DangerousMotorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)
- FailureFront Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
- FailureFront wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
- FailureNearside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
- FailureOffside Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
- FailureRear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- FailureWheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)
- AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Pass23,408 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 23,408 miles
- Test number
- 664243887178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,408 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,408 miles
- Test number
- 222376767431
- FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)
- FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
- FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
- AdvisorySteering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
- NoteBoth riders footrest rubbers missing
Questions about L62 BFJ
- Does L62 BFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L62 BFJ expired on 10 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L62 BFJ?
- The MOT on L62 BFJ expired on 10 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L62 BFJ done?
- L62 BFJ was recorded at 36,431 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2025, an average of 724 miles a year.
- Has L62 BFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L62 BFJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L62 BFJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L62 BFJ find?
- L62 BFJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; front brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort.
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