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P57 GON

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,673 mi
Last recorded40,673 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 GON
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 40,673 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 11 May 2009 40,673 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,642 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 35,642 miles

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,577 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 35,567 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

side stand slightly loose on pivot bolt

Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,359 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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P57 GON is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P57 GON, 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 P57 GON registered?

P57 GON is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P57 GON safe to buy?

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