MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,186 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P658 BDF safe to buy?
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