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N797 NUD

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Purple Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,389 mi
Last recorded15,389 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 NUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 15,389 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,196 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 15,152 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front tyre starting to crack , cords not exposed.

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 14,992 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 14,990 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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N797 NUD is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Purple with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N797 NUD, 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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N797 NUD is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 24 May 1996.

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