Kawasaki ER 500-A2

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 498 cc

S740 CNJMOT history

S740 CNJ is a purple petrol Kawasaki ER 500-A2 first used on 12 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 27,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
27,885 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S740 CNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER 500-A2
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
12 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S740 CNJ was last recorded at 27,885 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jul 2022: 25,639 miles, lower than 29,499 miles on 29 Jun 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,027 miles · 10 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
858 miles
Average per year
270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,885 miles
  • 2024 – 27,027 miles
  • 2023 – 26,316 miles
  • 2022 – 25,639 miles
  • 2018 – 29,499 miles
  • 2016 – 27,815 miles
  • 2015 – 25,113 miles
  • 2010 – 24,939 miles
  • 2009 – 24,419 miles
  • 2008 – 23,867 miles
  • 2007 – 22,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,885 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering headbearing has slight free play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,885 miles (+858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,885 miles
    Test number
    181578426819
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass27,027 miles (+711)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    27,027 miles
    Test number
    554188841433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass26,316 miles (+677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    26,316 miles
    Test number
    931996738041
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass25,639 miles (-3,860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    25,639 miles
    Test number
    938288680886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    898864426663
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  6. Fail29,499 miles (+1,684)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,499 miles
    Test number
    529156067146
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Pass27,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    682102419111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,815 miles (+2,702)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,815 miles
    Test number
    413962232475
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

  9. Fail25,113 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    537278375137
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  10. Pass25,113 miles (+174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,113 miles
    Test number
    938208875127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  11. Pass24,939 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,939 miles
    Test number
    833681320154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,937 miles (+518)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,937 miles
    Test number
    394511420157
    • FailureFront position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Pass24,419 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,419 miles
    Test number
    243567999011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,867 miles
    Test number
    224714118435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail23,867 miles (+907)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,867 miles
    Test number
    934384718157
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  16. Pass22,960 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,960 miles
    Test number
    191514007169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,945 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,945 miles
    Test number
    563313597086
    • FailureRear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Questions about S740 CNJ

Does S740 CNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S740 CNJ expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S740 CNJ?
The MOT on S740 CNJ expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S740 CNJ done?
S740 CNJ was recorded at 27,885 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 270 miles a year.
Has S740 CNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S740 CNJ has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S740 CNJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S740 CNJ find?
S740 CNJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust noisy.

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