MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,026 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Drive belt pulley cover bolt loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front mud guard (6.1.1a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front mud guard (6.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside 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.
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M556 RAB is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 M556 RAB, 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 M556 RAB registered?
M556 RAB is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 18 April 1995.
Is M556 RAB safe to buy?
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