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N205 NUA

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,507 mi
Last recorded6,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 NUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 6,507 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 6,490 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 6,263 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,056 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,614 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 5,550 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 5,012 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 4,705 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 3,869 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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N205 NUA is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N205 NUA, 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 N205 NUA registered?

N205 NUA is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N205 NUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N205 NUA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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