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N515 OVL

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,092 mi
Last recorded14,092 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 OVL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 14,092 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 14,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 13,650 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 8,586 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 8,168 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 8,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 7,638 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2009 7,638 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 7,617 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 7,132 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 6,731 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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N515 OVL is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N515 OVL, 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 N515 OVL registered?

N515 OVL is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N515 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N515 OVL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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