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P64 VBB

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,805 mi
Last recorded3,805 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 VBB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 3,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 3,739 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyre cracking and perished

Pass 4 Jul 2019 3,737 miles

exhaust link pipe corroded

front fork seals slight misting of oil

oil filter corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 3,613 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 3,538 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 3,536 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 3,511 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 3,510 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 3,490 miles

front tyre cracking

saddle bag close to rear tyre

Fail 20 Feb 2014 3,466 miles

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

front tyre cracking

saddle bag close to rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2013 3,385 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 3,385 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle insecure (1.4.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 3,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 2,739 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 2,494 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 2,205 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 2,205 miles

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 2,138 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 2,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 1,909 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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P64 VBB is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P64 VBB, 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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What year was P64 VBB registered?

P64 VBB is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P64 VBB safe to buy?

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