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DP57 BBN

2008 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,545 mi
Last recorded21,545 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP57 BBN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 21,545 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 21,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 21,092 miles

Chain has slight tight spot.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from offside front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel damaged but not to excess Wheel rim damaged - has flat spot. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 20,738 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Wheel damaged but not to excess front wheel rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 20,287 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,944 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 17,726 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 15,979 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 13,439 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive Cush drive slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Chain and sprockets (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,349 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 6,969 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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DP57 BBN is a 2008 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DP57 BBN, 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 18 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DP57 BBN is a 2008 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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