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M126 ECV

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,469 mi
Last recorded22,469 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM126 ECV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 22,469 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 21,845 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

high effort needed to reach lockout on rear brake

some corosion on frame

Pass 14 Jul 2014 21,687 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

high effort needed to lock out rear brake

light pitting on fork stansion

rear brake pads approx 2mm

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,536 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 21,488 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 21,090 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 20,990 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

light pitting on front forks

Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,736 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 20,374 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

travel on front brake lever

Pass 2 May 2007 19,568 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2007 19,559 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 18,963 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake slight drag

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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M126 ECV is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,602 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 M126 ECV, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M126 ECV is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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