MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,537 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R726 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R726 DRE, 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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What year was R726 DRE registered?
R726 DRE is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 6 February 1998.
Is R726 DRE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R726 DRE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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