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S717 BAF

1998 Kawasaki EN500

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

41,544 mi
Last recorded41,544 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki EN50013,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 BAF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,544 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 37,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 37,198 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 37,198 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 35,822 miles

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 35,822 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 31,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,895 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 30,195 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,103 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 28,710 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 22,489 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 16,016 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 16,016 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 11,719 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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S717 BAF is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S717 BAF, 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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S717 BAF is a 1998 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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