1988 Kawasaki EN450 0.5L Petrol · E294 HCD
1988 Kawasaki EN450 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 24,295 miles. MOT valid until 25/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI EN450
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 454cc
E294 HCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 24,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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E294 HCD Mileage History
- 29/09/202222,097 mi
- 24/01/202423,124 mi+1,027 mi
- 20/03/202523,964 mi+840 mi
- 21/03/202523,964 mi
- 27/04/202624,295 mi+331 mi
Average of roughly 615 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E294 HCD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Kawasaki En450 (E294 HCD) between September 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))”.
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