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P713 TGN

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,343 mi
Last recorded33,343 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 TGN
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 33,343 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 32,958 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 35,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 32,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 31,008 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 31,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working New bulb inserted. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 29,249 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 26,205 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 23,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 22,161 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 21,677 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 21,672 miles

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

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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.

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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P713 TGN is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P713 TGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P713 TGN registered?

P713 TGN is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P713 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P713 TGN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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