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P108 VWL

1996 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,298 mi
Last recorded22,298 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 VWL
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 22,298 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 22,289 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 21,959 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 21,959 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 23,553 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 23,553 miles

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

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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P108 VWL is a 1996 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P108 VWL, 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 30 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 P108 VWL registered?

P108 VWL is a 1996 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 13 December 1996.

Is P108 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 VWL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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