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P487 SDX

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

5,547 mi
Last recorded5,547 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 SDX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 5,547 miles

1/ front brake pads becoming worn

2/ slight leak on o/s rear shock absorber

3/ slight exhaust blow at center

Pass 8 Aug 2018 3,974 miles

center link pipe becoming corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 1,988 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 26,677 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 26,677 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,170 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,062 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,692 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 21,013 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2008 20,952 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 17,720 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2007 17,720 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,299 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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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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P487 SDX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 3 May 1997.

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