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P503 EEW

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,651 mi
Last recorded47,651 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 EEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 47,651 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 46,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,449 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 44,209 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,070 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 39,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 38,493 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,055 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly

rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Apr 2016 35,371 miles

front brake disc slightly scored and pitted

headbearings slightly tight

Pass 23 Apr 2015 32,747 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 500-A1?

Based on 684 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.

79.1%
Pass Rate
1,162
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
121
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 8
Drive chain excessively loose 7
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P503 EEW is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 25,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki Er 500-A1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P503 EEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki Er 500-A1 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Kawasaki Er 500-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P503 EEW registered?

P503 EEW is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P503 EEW shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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