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P578 ATN

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,885 mi
Last recorded29,885 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 ATN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,885 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,278 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 27,278 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 27,112 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 24,485 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 24,485 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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P578 ATN is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P578 ATN, 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 P578 ATN registered?

P578 ATN is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P578 ATN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 ATN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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