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K15 MCM

2012 Kawasaki EN500

Turquoise Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,717 mi
Last recorded24,717 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 MCM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2012
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 24,717 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 22,573 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 22,573 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 21,301 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly loose Silencer box bolts x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre perishing between treads

Pass 14 Jun 2023 20,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 18,521 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 17,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 16,645 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 14,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 13,466 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 10,885 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 10,869 miles

Nearside Front Front mudguard insecure bolt loose (2.3.7)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,965 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 9,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 7,386 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 7,386 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 6,983 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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K15 MCM is a 2012 Kawasaki EN500 in Turquoise with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K15 MCM, 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 14 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K15 MCM registered?

K15 MCM is a 2012 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for K15 MCM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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