1997 Kawasaki EN500-A1 0.5L Petrol · P458 EBB
1997 Kawasaki EN500-A1 (0.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 89,807 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- KAWASAKI EN500-A1
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P458 EBB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2025
- 89,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P458 EBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Kawasaki En500-A1 (P458 EBB) between November 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”.
P458 EBB Mileage History
- 11/11/200619,772 km
- 03/11/200720,567 km+795 km
- 17/11/200821,036 km+469 km
- 18/02/201022,061 mi
- 26/02/201123,703 mi+1,642 mi
- 22/05/201223,332 mi-371 mi
- 27/07/201323,121 mi-211 mi
- 11/07/201430,393 mi+7,272 mi
- 19/07/201430,419 mi+26 mi
- 18/07/201538,652 mi+8,233 mi
- 06/07/201646,462 km
- 24/07/201754,623 mi
- 21/07/201860,226 km
- 23/07/201860,256 km+30 km
- 20/07/201961,032 km+776 km
- 20/07/201961,032 km
- 23/01/202165,471 km+4,439 km
- 22/01/202266,670 km+1,199 km
- 22/01/202266,670 km
- 14/01/202374,938 mi
- 20/01/202481,504 mi+6,566 mi
- 18/01/202589,807 mi+8,303 mi
Average of roughly 3,851 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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