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M556 RAB

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

19,026 mi
Last recorded19,026 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 RAB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 19,026 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 18,779 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 18,766 miles

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))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,847 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 17,798 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 17,798 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,798 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,798 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded front mud guard (6.1.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 17,798 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,798 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 17,798 miles

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 17,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 17,798 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 17,789 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,145 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 15,145 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 8,347 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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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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M556 RAB is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 18 April 1995.

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