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N203 EKW

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Brown Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,871 mi
Last recorded26,871 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 EKW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2025 26,871 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2024 25,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front tyre cracking

no lights fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2023 25,816 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 25,815 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 25,815 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 25,803 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,694 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,264 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,022 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,693 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,509 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,019 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 20,614 miles

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

winker light on mirror

Pass 18 Sep 2007 20,226 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 19,663 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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N203 EKW is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Brown with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N203 EKW, 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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What year was N203 EKW registered?

N203 EKW is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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