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J966 VEV

1991 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,176 mi
Last recorded17,176 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1991 Kawasaki EN50020,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ966 VEV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,176 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,900 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 16,990 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 16,137 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 15,565 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 14,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,654 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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J966 VEV is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 20,200 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 J966 VEV, 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 35 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 J966 VEV registered?

J966 VEV is a 1991 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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