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Y796 CGP

2001 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,518 mi
Last recorded14,518 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Kawasaki EN50013,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 CGP
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 14,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 14,518 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 14,478 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 14,478 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp aim too high headlamp loose causing inaccurate beam (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate too small (0.1 (d))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected throttle sticks when turning handlebars (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 14,456 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 14,456 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 14,276 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 14,276 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 13,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 27,373 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 27,373 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,359 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 26,973 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 26,973 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,022 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,195 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 15,776 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 15,719 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 15,013 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 May 2008 14,355 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 May 2008 14,355 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,952 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 10,952 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2006 10,892 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2006 10,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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Y796 CGP is a 2001 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 13,838 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 Y796 CGP, 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 25 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y796 CGP is a 2001 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 9 April 2001.

Is Y796 CGP safe to buy?

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