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R36 BGU

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Silver Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

701 mi
Last recorded701 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 BGU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 701 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 578 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 480 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 25 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,542 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2007 18,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,247 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 16,247 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 15,988 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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R36 BGU is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Silver with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R36 BGU, 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 R36 BGU registered?

R36 BGU is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R36 BGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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