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R331 FUD

1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,033 mi
Last recorded53,033 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A130,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 FUD
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 53,033 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 53,030 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 44,064 miles

Front brake slightly spongy

Fail 7 Aug 2010 44,032 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to maladjustment (3.2.A1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,409 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 36,339 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,736 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 28,287 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 28,287 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

handle bars slightly bent

rear brake drum slightly oval

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,638 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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R331 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 30,067 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 R331 FUD, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Er 500-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R331 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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