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BU53 LYR

2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1

Black Petrol 498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,175 mi
Last recorded26,175 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C121,192 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 LYR
MakeKawasaki
ModelER500-C1
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 26,175 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 25,927 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 24,873 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

cush drive slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2021 24,757 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 24,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 24,670 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 21,930 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 21,840 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2016 16,871 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 12,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,540 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 8,534 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,254 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2006 7,821 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ER500-C1?

Based on 1,429 MOT tests across 224 vehicles.

84.5%
Pass Rate
1,012
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
224
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 22
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 11
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BU53 LYR is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 in Black with a 498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ER500-C1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU53 LYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ER500-C1 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kawasaki ER500-C1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU53 LYR registered?

BU53 LYR is a 2003 Kawasaki ER500-C1, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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