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P658 BDF

1997 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,186 mi
Last recorded30,186 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki EN50014,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 BDF
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,186 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 27,921 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 27,921 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,995 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,619 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2007 17,619 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded (3.2.A1b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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P658 BDF is a 1997 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 14,885 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 P658 BDF, 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 29 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P658 BDF is a 1997 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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