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N71 PUL

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,419 mi
Last recorded24,419 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN71 PUL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,419 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 24,301 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 18,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 13,621 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 13,621 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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N71 PUL is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N71 PUL, 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 N71 PUL registered?

N71 PUL is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 15 June 1996.

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