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P884 UFH

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,125 mi
Last recorded27,125 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP884 UFH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 27,125 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 26,539 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 26,016 miles

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 25,722 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 24,723 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear swingarm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Drive belt pulley worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 23,546 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 23,372 miles

slight resistance felt when spinning front wheel, just ok at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,311 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 23,175 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 23,175 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 23,165 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,583 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 22,559 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

offside exhaust incorrect clamp fitted but not leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,417 miles

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

Front Wheel spoke slightly corroded. (4.2.1b)

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

offside front footrest has been repaired

Pass 7 Jun 2006 22,114 miles

slightcracking front tyre † † † † † † † † †

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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P884 UFH is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P884 UFH, 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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P884 UFH is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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