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K708 SUP

2002 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

53,874 mi
Last recorded53,874 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Kawasaki EN50023,094 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK708 SUP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,874 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 53,213 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 53,202 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 52,415 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 51,450 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 51,450 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 50,648 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,721 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 43,670 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 35,286 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 32,002 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 27,779 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,694 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 25,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 25,309 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 30,824 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

aux driving lights not powerfull enough for beam image

Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,682 miles

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

auxilary driving lights not powerful enough for beam image

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,682 miles

auxilary driving lights not powerful enough for beam image

Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,800 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,645 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,419 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 23,534 miles

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

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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K708 SUP is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 23,094 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 K708 SUP, 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 24 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K708 SUP registered?

K708 SUP is a 2002 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 17 July 2002.

Is K708 SUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K708 SUP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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