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R303 MNV

1998 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

19,006 mi
Last recorded19,006 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EN50013,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 MNV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 19,006 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 18,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 18,413 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 18,412 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 18,412 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,327 miles

small hole in top of swinging arm

Fail 28 Jun 2018 17,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

small hole in top of swinging arm

Pass 29 Jun 2017 16,038 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 15,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 13,835 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 13,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,279 miles

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

front tyre cracking slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2012 12,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

front mudguard rusty

front tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2012 12,268 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front mudguard rusty

front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,766 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 11,749 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 9,498 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 9,498 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,044 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 7,915 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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R303 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 13,884 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 R303 MNV, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R303 MNV is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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