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P912 GJH

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,650 mi
Last recorded50,650 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP912 GJH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 50,650 miles

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component (2.3.4)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,404 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,959 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,910 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

####rear suspension hard ###

Front Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,665 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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P912 GJH is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P912 GJH, 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.

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What year was P912 GJH registered?

P912 GJH is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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