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P942 TMV

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,698 mi
Last recorded39,698 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 TMV
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2009 39,698 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,997 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 34,996 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre has minimal cracking to sidewalls

handlebars bent

throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,059 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,240 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 22,240 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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P942 TMV is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P942 TMV, 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 P942 TMV registered?

P942 TMV is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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