MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
rear brake noisy
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N198 YAO 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 60%.
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 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 N198 YAO, 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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N198 YAO is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 27 April 1996.
Is N198 YAO safe to buy?
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