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AO51 CWY

2001 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,176 mi
Last recorded6,176 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EN50013,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 CWY
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 6,176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 5,866 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 5,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 5,626 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 5,035 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 4,625 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 3,575 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 3,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 3,439 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 3,439 miles

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

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. swing arm (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 3,422 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 3,348 miles

* ADVISE SWING ARM FRONT - SLIGHT CORROISION *

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 3,298 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 2,768 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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AO51 CWY is a 2001 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO51 CWY, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO51 CWY registered?

AO51 CWY is a 2001 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AO51 CWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 CWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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