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P118 KOM

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,380 mi
Last recorded46,380 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 KOM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 46,380 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 44,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,610 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,686 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 42,686 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 41,612 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,254 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 33,301 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 33,250 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (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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P118 KOM is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P118 KOM, 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 P118 KOM registered?

P118 KOM is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P118 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 KOM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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