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X399 VUA

2000 Kawasaki EN500

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,201 mi
Last recorded17,201 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki EN50012,894 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX399 VUA
MakeKawasaki
ModelEN500
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,201 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 17,188 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 16,045 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front mudguard corroded.

N/S mirror insecure.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2012 16,042 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front mudguard corroded.

N/S mirror insecure.

Centre Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 15,497 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 15,497 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 13,809 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 13,809 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 12,110 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,330 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 5,955 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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X399 VUA is a 2000 Kawasaki EN500 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki EN500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 12,894 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 X399 VUA, 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 26 years old, this Kawasaki EN500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X399 VUA registered?

X399 VUA is a 2000 Kawasaki EN500, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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