MOT Status
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30,589 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Play In Swing Arm Bush
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Play In Swing Arm Bush
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))
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
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
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))
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 500-A1?
Based on 684 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P854 FPM registered?
P854 FPM is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 27 March 1997.
Is P854 FPM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P854 FPM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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