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N183 WTA

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,885 mi
Last recorded37,885 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 WTA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 37,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,762 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 37,345 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 36,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre slight cracking on tyre side wall

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear slight cracking of sidewall

Pass 26 Jul 2017 33,301 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2017 33,301 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,166 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 31,406 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 30,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,703 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 29,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 28,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,294 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,538 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 259,663 miles

Drive belt worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 25,945 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,230 miles

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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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N183 WTA is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N183 WTA, 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.

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N183 WTA is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 23 June 1996.

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