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T463 KOB

1999 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,115 mi
Last recorded41,115 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EN5009,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT463 KOB
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 41,115 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 40,743 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 38,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 36,553 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 36,537 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

front mudguard corroded but not insecure

oil leak from cylinder head

Pass 1 Aug 2016 32,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 29,520 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,554 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 21,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 17,358 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,944 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 11,944 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 10,729 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 10,729 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,148 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 8,148 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 7,155 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005

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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T463 KOB is a 1999 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 9,866 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 T463 KOB, 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 27 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T463 KOB is a 1999 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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