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TAZ 4724

1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1

Blue Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,006 mi
Last recorded24,006 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A130,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4724
MakeKawasaki
ModelEr 500-A1
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 24,006 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 23,953 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 23,868 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 23,745 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 23,662 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 23,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,769 miles

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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TAZ 4724 is a 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1 in Blue with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TAZ 4724, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TAZ 4724?

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What year was TAZ 4724 registered?

TAZ 4724 is a 1998 Kawasaki Er 500-A1, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is TAZ 4724 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 4724 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAZ 4724 have outstanding finance?

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