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S590 SFU

1998 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,404 mi
Last recorded27,404 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EN50013,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS590 SFU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 27,404 miles

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

Central Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

exhaust very heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,347 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 23,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 22,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,295 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 20,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 17,385 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 13,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 9,646 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 7,408 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2008 7,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 6,853 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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S590 SFU is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500 in Black 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 S590 SFU, 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 S590 SFU registered?

S590 SFU is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S590 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S590 SFU 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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