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N266 FJN

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

10,098 mi
Last recorded10,098 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN266 FJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,098 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 9,914 miles

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. Pitted (both stanchions) (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 9,914 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 9,828 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 9,494 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

front tyre perishing

rear tyre perishing

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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N266 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N266 FJN, 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 N266 FJN registered?

N266 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 9 April 1996.

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