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P135 MEH

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,786 mi
Last recorded22,786 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 MEH
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2009 22,786 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,264 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 16,351 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 16,323 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 15,649 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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P135 MEH 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 100%.

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 P135 MEH, 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 P135 MEH registered?

P135 MEH is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P135 MEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 MEH shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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