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N307 PPB

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

19,890 mi
Last recorded19,890 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN307 PPB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 18,466 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 18,466 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 17,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 14,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 12,704 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 11,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 11,193 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 10,469 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 9,892 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,155 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 9,154 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

wrong front brake disc fitted wrong

Fail 12 Jun 2006 9,145 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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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N307 PPB is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N307 PPB, 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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N307 PPB is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N307 PPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N307 PPB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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