MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,062 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
front position lamps inoperative
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
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.
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)
Chain guard lightly rubbing broken but not likely to impede wheel (6.2.1c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
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)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 500-A1?
Based on 684 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R41 AEW safe to buy?
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