MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is M173 BNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for M173 BNV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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