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T548 FWR

1999 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,869 mi
Last recorded39,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Kawasaki EN5009,866 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT548 FWR
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 39,869 miles

Front Age related cracking in rubber . suggested it be replaced,

Fail 27 Jul 2026 39,869 miles

Front Age related cracking in rubber . suggested it be replaced,

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Replaced bulb at end of test , and did the alignment (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 39,200 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,511 miles

Front Slight cracks in tread. Nothing major

Pass 30 Jun 2023 37,702 miles

Front Some age related cracking in tyre tread slight , just keep an eye on it

Pass 6 Jul 2022 36,199 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,014 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 31,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 30,401 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 30,401 miles

Stop lamp not working new switch (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 28,134 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 28,100 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 25,527 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 25,527 miles

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on boarder line, req replacing asap (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2016 22,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on boarder line, req replacing asap (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 19,961 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 18,579 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 17,180 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 16,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 15,582 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 13,787 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,462 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 9,866 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 9,855 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2006 7,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 5,547 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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T548 FWR is a 1999 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T548 FWR, 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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What year was T548 FWR registered?

T548 FWR is a 1999 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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