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M908 KPJ

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,522 mi
Last recorded27,522 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM908 KPJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 27,522 miles

Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 26,902 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working NOT WORKING OFF REAR BRAKE PEDAL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 23,145 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 22,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 22,030 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 22,030 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 21,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 21,159 miles

Stop lamp not working front control inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both footrest pegs sharp on end

Pass 13 Mar 2018 19,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 18,447 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 18,447 miles

Direction indicators not working ALL (1.5.1c)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 18,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 17,332 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 16,477 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 15,521 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 13,351 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 13,351 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 13,340 miles

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

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

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,719 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 6,264 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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M908 KPJ is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M908 KPJ, 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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M908 KPJ is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 22 February 1995.

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