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R862 EAN

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,063 mi
Last recorded31,063 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 EAN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 31,063 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,554 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 27,380 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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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R862 EAN is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R862 EAN, 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 R862 EAN registered?

R862 EAN is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R862 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 EAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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