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P365 HOV

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

9,029 mi
Last recorded9,029 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 HOV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 9,029 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 8,566 miles

Front front tyre is old and is starting to crack

Pass 25 Apr 2023 8,555 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 8,466 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 8,351 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 8,346 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 8,116 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 8,116 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 8,102 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 8,094 miles

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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P365 HOV is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P365 HOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P365 HOV registered?

P365 HOV is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 11 January 1997.

Is P365 HOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 HOV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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