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R41 AEW

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,062 mi
Last recorded35,062 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 AEW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 35,062 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 35,062 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 33,839 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 31,899 miles

front position lamps inoperative

Fail 7 Jan 2019 31,883 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

front position lamps inoperative

Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,302 miles

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

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

Service rear brake, long travel and sticking slightly.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,919 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 15,919 miles

Brake component defective due to a deliberate modification which significantly reduces the original strength front pads (3.1.5)

Front wheel insecure front wheel bearings (4.2.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 12,929 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing broken but not likely to impede wheel (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 12,929 miles

Chain guard lightly rubbing broken but not likely to impede wheel (6.2.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 12,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 12,612 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2014 12,612 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013
Pass 3 Aug 2012 11,816 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,442 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 9,442 miles

Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 9,420 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,420 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 9,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 8,782 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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R41 AEW is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R41 AEW, 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 R41 AEW registered?

R41 AEW is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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