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R711 ULX

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,690 mi
Last recorded50,690 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR711 ULX
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2006 50,690 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 48,282 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 48,229 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Offside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Nearside fuel tap mount bolt missing

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

speedometer not illuminated

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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R711 ULX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R711 ULX, 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 R711 ULX registered?

R711 ULX is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R711 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R711 ULX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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