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M578 VOO

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,335 mi
Last recorded28,335 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM578 VOO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 28,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,293 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 28,285 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 27,943 miles

front tyre 13 years old

rear tyre 15 years old

rear tyre cracking/ perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2012 27,925 miles

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 24 Jun 2011 27,835 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 27 May 2010 27,511 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 26,458 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 26,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 24,753 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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M578 VOO is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1994 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 17,077 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M578 VOO, 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 32 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M578 VOO registered?

M578 VOO is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 25 November 1994.

Is M578 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M578 VOO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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