MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,033 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Front brake slightly spongy
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 500-A1?
Based on 684 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R331 FUD registered?
R331 FUD is a 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 3 March 1998.
Is R331 FUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R331 FUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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