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N571 SOP

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

18,475 mi
Last recorded18,475 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 SOP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 18,475 miles

Drive chain rusty, dry links.

Rear Brake nearing end of useable range

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 18,271 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 18,027 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 17,750 miles

Nearside Front Indicator damaged

Right hand mirror missing

Pass 14 Aug 2021 16,798 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 16,420 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 15,144 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 15,144 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed Excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 12,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 10,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 9,986 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 9,986 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 9,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 9,602 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,499 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 9,294 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 8,777 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 8,777 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 8,777 miles

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 29 May 2009 8,777 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 15 May 2008 8,563 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 8,515 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,011 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 8,011 miles

Front 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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N571 SOP is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,602 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 N571 SOP, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N571 SOP is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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