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M906 XNK

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,104 mi
Last recorded9,104 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM906 XNK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 9,104 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

headlamp tapped for mot

horn audibility poor

no. plate starting to deteriorate

rear tyre wearing low 1.8mm

Pass 15 Aug 2012 7,300 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 3,649 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 3,649 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 2,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 2,376 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 1,790 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 1,757 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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M906 XNK is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 13,650 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 M906 XNK, 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 30 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 M906 XNK registered?

M906 XNK is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is M906 XNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M906 XNK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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