MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P942 TMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P942 TMV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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