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R989 CEU

1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,205 mi
Last recorded28,205 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A125,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 CEU
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 28,205 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2014 28,179 miles

Bar ends not fitted

Clutch lever brass adjuster slightly damaged

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake disc slightly corroded

Indicator o/s front and rear repaired/secured with tape

Fail 23 Aug 2014 28,179 miles

Bar ends not fitted

Clutch lever brass adjuster slightly damaged

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front brake disc slightly corroded

Indicator o/s front and rear repaired/secured with tape

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,066 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 57,918 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 57,918 miles

Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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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R989 CEU is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R989 CEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R989 CEU registered?

R989 CEU is a 1997 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R989 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 CEU shows 6 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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