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S440 BAN

1998 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

22,225 mi
Last recorded22,225 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EN50013,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 BAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 22,225 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 18,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 14,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 14,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 13,478 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 11,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,721 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 11,714 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 11,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,181 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 8,954 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,764 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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S440 BAN is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S440 BAN, 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 S440 BAN registered?

S440 BAN is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S440 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 BAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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