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P689 KYC

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,736 mi
Last recorded21,736 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 KYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,736 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 21,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 21,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2016 21,187 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

exhaust leaking and crroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 20,159 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,877 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,801 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,994 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 18,994 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,971 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 14,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 14,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 14,141 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 14,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 14,119 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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P689 KYC is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P689 KYC, 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 P689 KYC registered?

P689 KYC is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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