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R767 YBW

1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,644 mi
Last recorded23,644 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A130,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 YBW
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,644 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 23,626 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 21,704 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 21,700 miles

Centre Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

chain guard missing

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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R767 YBW is a 1998 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 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 30,067 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 R767 YBW, 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 28 years old, this Kawasaki Er 500-A1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R767 YBW?

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What year was R767 YBW registered?

R767 YBW is a 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R767 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R767 YBW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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