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N97 JAM

1995 Kawasaki EN500

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

28,219 mi
Last recorded28,219 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1995 Kawasaki EN50017,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 JAM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 28,219 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 28,219 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,284 miles

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

cut in rear tyre sidewall.

Fail 4 Sep 2013 22,284 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive belt slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

cut in rear tyre sidewall.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,215 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 17,215 miles

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 12,094 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 12,094 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 7,537 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 7,537 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 7,021 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,957 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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N97 JAM is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1995 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 17,602 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 N97 JAM, 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 31 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N97 JAM is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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