Kawasaki ER 500-A4

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 498 cc

X231 WCUMOT history

X231 WCU is a red petrol Kawasaki ER 500-A4 first used on 18 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 35,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
35,059 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 WCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kawasaki
Model
ER 500-A4
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
498 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 WCU was last recorded at 35,059 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,059 miles · 21 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,059 miles
  • 2018 – 35,059 miles
  • 2017 – 35,059 miles
  • 2009 – 29,301 miles
  • 2008 – 28,222 miles
  • 2007 – 21,748 miles
  • 2006 – 17,092 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,059 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    5801057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    19722450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,059 miles (+5,758)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,059 miles
    Test number
    18278579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    381772459055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail29,301 miles (+1,079)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,301 miles
    Test number
    413751959048
    • FailureFront shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

  6. Pass28,222 miles (+6,474)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,222 miles
    Test number
    211419948043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • NoteCush drive severly worn

  7. Pass21,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,748 miles
    Test number
    963474457007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail21,748 miles (+4,656)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,748 miles
    Test number
    442703457091
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureRear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

  9. Pass17,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,092 miles
    Test number
    134973356478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 WCU

Does X231 WCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 WCU is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 WCU?
The MOT on X231 WCU is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 WCU done?
X231 WCU was recorded at 35,059 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 878 miles a year.
Has X231 WCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 WCU has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2009.
Has the mileage on X231 WCU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X231 WCU find?
X231 WCU passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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