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R794 DJW

1997 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,104 mi
Last recorded37,104 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EN50014,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 DJW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 37,104 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 37,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,089 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,392 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 36,392 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2014 32,619 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyre jsu legal

rust on front and rear frame

wear front brake disc's

Fail 8 May 2014 32,619 miles

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

exhaust rusty

front tyre jsu legal

rust on front and rear frame

wear front brake disc's

Pass 13 Apr 2013 31,642 miles

fronttyre low

rear tyre low

Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,850 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 28,181 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,653 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 16,700 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 6 Oct 2006 12,896 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Oct 2006 12,896 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2005 11,509 miles

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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R794 DJW is a 1997 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R794 DJW, 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 R794 DJW registered?

R794 DJW is a 1997 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R794 DJW safe to buy?

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