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Q369VOJ

1996 Kawasaki EN500

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,739 mi
Last recorded2,739 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Kawasaki EN50013,650 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ369VOJ
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 2,739 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Aug 2005 2,660 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2005 2,621 miles

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

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Nearside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Rear Drive belt fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact any fixed point of the motor bicycle. (2.3.7)

Rear Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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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Q369VOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 13,650 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 Q369VOJ, 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 30 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Q369VOJ registered?

Q369VOJ is a 1996 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 11 June 1996.

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