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M173 BNV

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,833 mi
Last recorded32,833 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 BNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 32,833 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 32,823 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,314 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,471 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,592 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 30,592 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,650 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,633 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of the horn (1.1.3b)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,951 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 24,424 miles

Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,424 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,777 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,401 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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M173 BNV is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 M173 BNV, 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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What year was M173 BNV registered?

M173 BNV is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 26 May 1995.

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