MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
cut in rear tyre sidewall.
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.
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)
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)
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))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki EN500?
Based on 7,833 MOT tests across 896 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was N97 JAM registered?
N97 JAM is a 1995 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 1 August 1995.
Is N97 JAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N97 JAM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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