MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Rear Brake pedal pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Eliminator?
Based on 1,130 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D497 DPM is a 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator in Maroon with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 21,475 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 Eliminator fails its MOT is roller brake test indicates a binding brake, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D497 DPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kawasaki Eliminator typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 30 years old, this Kawasaki Eliminator is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was D497 DPM registered?
D497 DPM is a 1996 Kawasaki Eliminator, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is D497 DPM safe to buy?
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