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P854 FPM

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

30,589 mi
Last recorded30,589 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 FPM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 30,589 miles

Play In Swing Arm Bush

Fail 27 Aug 2025 30,589 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play In Swing Arm Bush

Pass 26 Jun 2023 30,355 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 30,347 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 30,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 29,498 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,936 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 27,749 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored Also pitted (3.2.A1l)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Movement at swing arm pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle slow to return

Pass 19 Nov 2016 27,091 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 27,091 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 26,766 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 26,766 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,627 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,357 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,795 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 25,795 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 21,389 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2009 17,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 16,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,206 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 16,206 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Front Brake cylinder severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Drive belt excessively loose. (6.2.1d)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 15,027 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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P854 FPM is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P854 FPM, 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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P854 FPM is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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