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P52 WTX

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

44,167 mi
Last recorded44,167 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 WTX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,167 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,663 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 39,663 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,452 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 33,452 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (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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P52 WTX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P52 WTX, 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 P52 WTX registered?

P52 WTX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P52 WTX safe to buy?

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