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P951 LLX

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

10,389 mi
Last recorded10,389 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 LLX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 10,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 10,201 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 10,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 10,120 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 9,937 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 9,881 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 8 Aug 2020 9,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 9,566 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 9,364 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 9,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 8,114 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 8,114 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 May 2017 6,844 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 4,625 miles

Rear perished

Fail 4 May 2016 4,614 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Rear perished

Fail 22 Feb 2016 4,611 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake lining(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

both front and rear tyres contaminated with oil

Pass 17 Feb 2015 3,071 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 3,038 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 3,038 miles

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

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

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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P951 LLX is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P951 LLX, 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 P951 LLX registered?

P951 LLX is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P951 LLX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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