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N457 FJN

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

14,693 mi
Last recorded14,693 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN457 FJN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 14,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 14,615 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 14,584 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 14,525 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 14,427 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 14,173 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 11,730 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 10,450 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 7,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 7,069 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2007 6,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 12,704 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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N457 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N457 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N457 FJN registered?

N457 FJN is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N457 FJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N457 FJN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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