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N439 PJO

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,224 mi
Last recorded21,224 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN439 PJO
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 21,224 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 21,224 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2016 21,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 21,171 miles

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

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

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,133 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 20,923 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 20,923 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 20,208 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 20,208 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

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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N439 PJO is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N439 PJO, 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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N439 PJO is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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