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S142 EOK

1998 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

13,713 mi
Last recorded13,713 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EN50013,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 EOK
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 13,713 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 13,425 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 13,388 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 12,652 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 12,652 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.3.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,156 miles

Front Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 10,739 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 10,739 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,302 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,486 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 8,422 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 6,766 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 5,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 5,521 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 5,131 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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S142 EOK is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S142 EOK, 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 S142 EOK registered?

S142 EOK is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S142 EOK safe to buy?

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