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S677 AHC

1998 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,843 mi
Last recorded24,843 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EN50013,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS677 AHC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 24,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 23,686 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 23,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 23,341 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 16,298 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 16,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 13,807 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 11,848 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 11,750 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 11,464 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 11,257 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 11,257 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 8,889 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,749 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,688 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 5,408 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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S677 AHC is a 1998 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 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 S677 AHC, 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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S677 AHC is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S677 AHC safe to buy?

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