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P953 KGM

1997 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,033 mi
Last recorded18,033 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EN50014,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 KGM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 18,033 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 17,938 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 17,842 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 17,842 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,839 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 17,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 17,373 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 17,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,083 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,064 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 17,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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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P953 KGM is a 1997 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 14,885 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P953 KGM, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P953 KGM registered?

P953 KGM is a 1997 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P953 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 KGM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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