MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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1/ front brake pads becoming worn
2/ slight leak on o/s rear shock absorber
3/ slight exhaust blow at center
center link pipe becoming corroded
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Cut in rera tyre
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Seedo and tacho insecure
Speedo light inoperative
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
cuts in rear tyre.
main beam warning light inoperative
side light inoperative
speedo/tacho assy insecure
Nearside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
headlamp telltail inoprative
Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)
Speedo light inoperative
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)
Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P487 SDX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P487 SDX, 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 P487 SDX registered?
P487 SDX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 3 May 1997.
Is P487 SDX safe to buy?
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