MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Nearside Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Offside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Offside Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Offside Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
How Reliable is the Kawasaki Er 500-A1?
Based on 684 MOT tests across 121 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R659 LHC is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R659 LHC, 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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R659 LHC is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 11 October 1997.
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