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M798 TBW

1994 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,850 mi
Last recorded36,850 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Kawasaki EN50017,077 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM798 TBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,850 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 32,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,437 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2008 28,451 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 28,451 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 26,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 May 2006 26,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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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M798 TBW is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M798 TBW, 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.

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What year was M798 TBW registered?

M798 TBW is a 1994 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 23 November 1994.

Is M798 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M798 TBW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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