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L414 RWC

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,997 mi
Last recorded38,997 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL414 RWC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 38,997 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 38,997 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 25,194 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 24,948 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,107 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 20,107 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,524 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 11,252 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,682 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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L414 RWC is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 13,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L414 RWC, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L414 RWC registered?

L414 RWC is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 11 September 1996.

Is L414 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L414 RWC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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