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P309 TDS

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,243 mi
Last recorded5,243 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP309 TDS
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,243 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 5,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 1,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 1,005 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 987 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 62 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,529 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 7,529 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 7,451 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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P309 TDS is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P309 TDS, 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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P309 TDS is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P309 TDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P309 TDS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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