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R312 DND

1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Green Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,507 mi
Last recorded25,507 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A130,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 DND
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 25,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 23,958 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 22,826 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 22,826 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 22,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 22,507 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 55,590 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 55,590 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 47,775 miles

Chain guard missing

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,775 miles

Chain guard missing

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 42,520 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 42,520 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 37,955 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 37,955 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 35,300 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 35,300 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 33,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 33,481 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,115 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 31,115 miles

Brake pedal is positioned so that the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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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R312 DND is a 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Green with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 30,067 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 R312 DND, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Er 500-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R312 DND is a 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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