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M174 YWL

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,378 mi
Last recorded50,378 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 YWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 50,378 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 49,851 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 49,851 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 48,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 48,286 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 45,045 miles

Drive belt guard slightly loose (6.1.7 (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 42,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 42,041 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 41,976 miles

Rear tyre cracking on walls

front frame slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2016 41,973 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear tyre cracking on walls

front frame slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2014 41,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 47,370 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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M174 YWL is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M174 YWL, 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 M174 YWL registered?

M174 YWL is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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