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P982 JOM

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Red Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,778 mi
Last recorded33,778 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 JOM
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2008 33,778 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,745 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 31,651 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 29,797 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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P982 JOM is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Red with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P982 JOM, 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 P982 JOM registered?

P982 JOM is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 22 February 1997.

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