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M940 VAR

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,372 mi
Last recorded32,372 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 VAR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,650 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 27,721 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 25,065 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Jan 2008 25,065 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive belt spocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 23,763 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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M940 VAR is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M940 VAR, 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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What year was M940 VAR registered?

M940 VAR is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 2 February 1995.

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