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M605 BOR

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,907 mi
Last recorded39,907 miles
Recorded on11 May 2022
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM605 BOR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2022 39,907 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 39,578 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 39,578 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 38,891 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 38,891 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle does not reflect squarely to the rear (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 19 May 2011 37,536 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 36,578 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 35,364 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 20 May 2009 35,364 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose. (4.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 34,867 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 34,867 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,519 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 34,495 miles

Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Lower Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 33,349 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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M605 BOR is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M605 BOR, 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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M605 BOR is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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