Kawasaki EN500
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 498 cc
T797 BBWMOT history
T797 BBW is a black petrol Kawasaki EN500 first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 18,342 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 18,342 mi
- At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T797 BBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Kawasaki
- Model
- EN500
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 498 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T797 BBW was last recorded at 18,342 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 16,998 miles · 12 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,344 miles
- Average per year
- 394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 18,342 miles
- 2025 – 16,998 miles
- 2024 – 15,707 miles
- 2022 – 15,160 miles
- 2021 – 15,154 miles
- 2019 – 13,924 miles
- 2018 – 13,863 miles
- 2016 – 13,621 miles
- 2010 – 13,611 miles
- 2009 – 13,493 miles
- 2007 – 13,224 miles
- 2006 – 10,645 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headstock
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
15 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass18,342 miles (+1,344)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 18,342 miles
- Test number
- 617072886885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,998 miles (+1,291)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 16,998 miles
- Test number
- 924683371326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,707 miles (+547)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 15,707 miles
- Test number
- 716781494801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,160 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 15,160 miles
- Test number
- 825163056974
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))
Pass15,154 miles (+1,230)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 15,154 miles
- Test number
- 504489337742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,924 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 13,924 miles
- Test number
- 194163187529
- AdvisoryFront Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail13,924 miles (+61)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,924 miles
- Test number
- 222260946261
- MajorFront Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under headstock (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass13,863 miles (+242)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 13,863 miles
- Test number
- 282026501882
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,621 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 13,621 miles
- Test number
- 911280106316
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Pass13,611 miles (+118)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 13,611 miles
- Test number
- 892678650142
- AdvisoryDrive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Fail13,493 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,493 miles
- Test number
- 440487299054
- Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.7.3a)
Pass13,493 miles (+269)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 13,493 miles
- Test number
- 642387199027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,224 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 13,224 miles
- Test number
- 302378757460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,224 miles (+2,579)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,224 miles
- Test number
- 504598557239
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
Pass10,645 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 10,645 miles
- Test number
- 680609676297
- NoteRear brake sqeaking slightly
Questions about T797 BBW
- Does T797 BBW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 BBW is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T797 BBW?
- The MOT on T797 BBW is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T797 BBW done?
- T797 BBW was recorded at 18,342 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 394 miles a year.
- Has T797 BBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T797 BBW has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2019.
- Has the mileage on T797 BBW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on T797 BBW find?
- T797 BBW passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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