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P95 SHX

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

15,948 mi
Last recorded15,948 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 SHX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 15,948 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 14,742 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 14,738 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 13,494 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 12,947 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 10,548 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2015 10,541 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 10,359 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 10,041 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 10,041 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,100 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 7,980 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2010 6,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 5,859 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 5,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 4,903 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 4,558 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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P95 SHX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P95 SHX, 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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P95 SHX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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